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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.49, 25,036.38 and 10,448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.49, 25,036.38 and 10,448.16 is: 15,661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.49 : 25,036.38 = 10,448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.49/25,036.38 = 10,448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.49x = 25,036.38 × 10,448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.49x = 261,584,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,584,104.06/16,702.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.39

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