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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.48, 25,217.87 and 10,569.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.48, 25,217.87 and 10,569.43 is: 15,859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.48 : 25,217.87 = 10,569.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.48/25,217.87 = 10,569.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.48x = 25,217.87 × 10,569.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.48x = 266,538,511.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,538,511.71/16,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,859.27

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