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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,885.08, 25,327.62 and 10,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,885.08, 25,327.62 and 10,298.10 is: 15,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,885.08 : 25,327.62 = 10,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,885.08/25,327.62 = 10,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,885.08x = 25,327.62 × 10,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,885.08x = 260,826,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,826,363.52/16,885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.15

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