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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.93, 24,997.88 and 10,376.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.93, 24,997.88 and 10,376.21 is: 15,528.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.93 : 24,997.88 = 10,376.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.93/24,997.88 = 10,376.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.93x = 24,997.88 × 10,376.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.93x = 259,383,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,383,340.87/16,703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,528.28

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