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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.97, 25,284.03 and 10,211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.97, 25,284.03 and 10,211.32 is: 15,296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.97 : 25,284.03 = 10,211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.97/25,284.03 = 10,211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.97x = 25,284.03 × 10,211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.97x = 258,183,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,183,321.22/16,878.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,296.15

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