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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.60, 25,010.40 and 10,112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.60, 25,010.40 and 10,112.60 is: 15,168.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.60 : 25,010.40 = 10,112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.60/25,010.40 = 10,112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.60x = 25,010.40 × 10,112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.60x = 252,920,171.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,920,171.04/16,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.90

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