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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.23, 25,039.26 and 10,475.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.23, 25,039.26 and 10,475.47 is: 15,728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.23 : 25,039.26 = 10,475.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.23/25,039.26 = 10,475.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.23x = 25,039.26 × 10,475.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.23x = 262,298,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,298,016.95/16,676.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,728.86

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