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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.42, 25,269.91 and 10,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.42, 25,269.91 and 10,537.20 is: 15,793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.42 : 25,269.91 = 10,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.42/25,269.91 = 10,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.42x = 25,269.91 × 10,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.42x = 266,274,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,274,149.30/16,859.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,793.79

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