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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.77, 25,053.78 and 10,478.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.77, 25,053.78 and 10,478.17 is: 15,706.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.77 : 25,053.78 = 10,478.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.77/25,053.78 = 10,478.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.77x = 25,053.78 × 10,478.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.77x = 262,517,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,517,640.71/16,713.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,706.67

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