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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.08, 25,263.54 and 10,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.08, 25,263.54 and 10,267.32 is: 15,383.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.08 : 25,263.54 = 10,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.08/25,263.54 = 10,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.08x = 25,263.54 × 10,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.08x = 259,388,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,388,849.51/16,861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,383.88

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