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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.94, 25,326.54 and 10,228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.94, 25,326.54 and 10,228.02 is: 15,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.94 : 25,326.54 = 10,228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.94/25,326.54 = 10,228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.94x = 25,326.54 × 10,228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.94x = 259,040,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,040,357.65/16,892.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.24

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