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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.76, 25,055.26 and 10,479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.76, 25,055.26 and 10,479.15 is: 15,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.76 : 25,055.26 = 10,479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.76/25,055.26 = 10,479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.76x = 25,055.26 × 10,479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.76x = 262,557,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,557,801.63/16,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,708.15

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