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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.73, 25,023.87 and 10,119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.73, 25,023.87 and 10,119.15 is: 15,167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.73 : 25,023.87 = 10,119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.73/25,023.87 = 10,119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.73x = 25,023.87 × 10,119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.73x = 253,220,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,220,294.11/16,694.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.68

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