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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882, 25,258.75 and 10,193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882, 25,258.75 and 10,193.88 is: 15,252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882 : 25,258.75 = 10,193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882/25,258.75 = 10,193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882x = 25,258.75 × 10,193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882x = 257,484,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,484,666.45/16,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,252.02

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