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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.62, 25,056.54 and 10,480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.62, 25,056.54 and 10,480.01 is: 15,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.62 : 25,056.54 = 10,480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.62/25,056.54 = 10,480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.62x = 25,056.54 × 10,480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.62x = 262,592,797.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,592,797.74/16,715.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.42

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