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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.23, 25,037.76 and 10,474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.23, 25,037.76 and 10,474.47 is: 15,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.23 : 25,037.76 = 10,474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.23/25,037.76 = 10,474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.23x = 25,037.76 × 10,474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.23x = 262,257,265.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,257,265.99/16,675.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,727.36

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