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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.52, 25,016.85 and 10,103.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.52, 25,016.85 and 10,103.94 is: 15,154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.52 : 25,016.85 = 10,103.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.52/25,016.85 = 10,103.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.52x = 25,016.85 × 10,103.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.52x = 252,768,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,768,751.39/16,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.44

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