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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.96, 25,161.48 and 10,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.96, 25,161.48 and 10,614 is: 15,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.96 : 25,161.48 = 10,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.96/25,161.48 = 10,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.96x = 25,161.48 × 10,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.96x = 267,063,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,063,948.72/16,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,912.80

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