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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.46, 25,006.77 and 10,519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.46, 25,006.77 and 10,519.50 is: 15,762.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.46 : 25,006.77 = 10,519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.46/25,006.77 = 10,519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.46x = 25,006.77 × 10,519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.46x = 263,058,717.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,058,717.02/16,688.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,762.91

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