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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,685.68, 25,033.76 and 10,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,685.68, 25,033.76 and 10,029.84 is: 15,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,685.68 : 25,033.76 = 10,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,685.68/25,033.76 = 10,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,685.68x = 25,033.76 × 10,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,685.68x = 251,084,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,084,607.40/16,685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.91

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