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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.28, 25,351.20 and 10,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.28, 25,351.20 and 10,019.52 is: 15,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.28 : 25,351.20 = 10,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.28/25,351.20 = 10,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.28x = 25,351.20 × 10,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.28x = 254,006,855.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,006,855.42/16,901.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.85

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