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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.72, 25,322.22 and 10,305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.72, 25,322.22 and 10,305.96 is: 15,442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.72 : 25,322.22 = 10,305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.72/25,322.22 = 10,305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.72x = 25,322.22 × 10,305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.72x = 260,969,786.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,969,786.43/16,899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.26

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