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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.88, 25,061.04 and 10,047.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.88, 25,061.04 and 10,047.64 is: 15,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.88 : 25,061.04 = 10,047.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.88/25,061.04 = 10,047.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.88x = 25,061.04 × 10,047.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.88x = 251,804,307.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,804,307.95/16,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.60

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