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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.41, 25,067.89 and 10,052.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.41, 25,067.89 and 10,052.19 is: 15,081.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.41 : 25,067.89 = 10,052.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.41/25,067.89 = 10,052.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.41x = 25,067.89 × 10,052.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.41x = 251,987,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,987,142.92/16,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.46

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