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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,724.09, 25,069.28 and 10,488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,724.09, 25,069.28 and 10,488.51 is: 15,722.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,724.09 : 25,069.28 = 10,488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,724.09/25,069.28 = 10,488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,724.09x = 25,069.28 × 10,488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,724.09x = 262,939,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,939,393.97/16,724.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,722.19

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