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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.44, 25,045.41 and 10,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.44, 25,045.41 and 10,476.29 is: 15,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.44 : 25,045.41 = 10,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.44/25,045.41 = 10,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.44x = 25,045.41 × 10,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.44x = 262,382,853.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,382,853.10/16,717.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,695.16

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