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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.47, 25,327.29 and 10,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.47, 25,327.29 and 10,228.52 is: 15,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.47 : 25,327.29 = 10,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.47/25,327.29 = 10,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.47x = 25,327.29 × 10,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.47x = 259,060,692.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,060,692.31/16,893.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,334.96

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