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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.36, 25,086.03 and 10,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.36, 25,086.03 and 10,499.71 is: 15,738.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.36 : 25,086.03 = 10,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.36/25,086.03 = 10,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.36x = 25,086.03 × 10,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.36x = 263,396,040.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,396,040.05/16,735.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,738.89

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