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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.72, 25,167.57 and 10,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.72, 25,167.57 and 10,554.14 is: 15,820.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.72 : 25,167.57 = 10,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.72/25,167.57 = 10,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.72x = 25,167.57 × 10,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.72x = 265,622,057.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,622,057.24/16,789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,820.52

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