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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.26, 25,323.20 and 10,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.26, 25,323.20 and 10,304.40 is: 15,447.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.26 : 25,323.20 = 10,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.26/25,323.20 = 10,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.26x = 25,323.20 × 10,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.26x = 260,940,382.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,940,382.08/16,892.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.33

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