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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,880.22, 25,292.97 and 10,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,880.22, 25,292.97 and 10,286.40 is: 15,412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,880.22 : 25,292.97 = 10,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,880.22/25,292.97 = 10,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,880.22x = 25,292.97 × 10,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,880.22x = 260,173,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,173,606.61/16,880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,412.93

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