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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.88, 25,023.58 and 10,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.88, 25,023.58 and 10,444.52 is: 15,665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.88 : 25,023.58 = 10,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.88/25,023.58 = 10,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.88x = 25,023.58 × 10,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.88x = 261,359,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,359,281.78/16,683.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,665.38

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