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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.88, 25,041.96 and 10,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.88, 25,041.96 and 10,451.16 is: 15,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.88 : 25,041.96 = 10,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.88/25,041.96 = 10,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.88x = 25,041.96 × 10,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.88x = 261,717,530.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,717,530.67/16,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.70

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