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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,679.72, 25,006.86 and 10,104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,679.72, 25,006.86 and 10,104.16 is: 15,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,679.72 : 25,006.86 = 10,104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,679.72/25,006.86 = 10,104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,679.72x = 25,006.86 × 10,104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,679.72x = 252,673,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,673,314.54/16,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.53

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