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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.84, 25,076.19 and 10,056.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.84, 25,076.19 and 10,056.09 is: 15,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.84 : 25,076.19 = 10,056.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.84/25,076.19 = 10,056.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.84x = 25,076.19 × 10,056.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.84x = 252,168,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,168,423.50/16,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.07

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