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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.66, 25,205.04 and 10,579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.66, 25,205.04 and 10,579.14 is: 15,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.66 : 25,205.04 = 10,579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.66/25,205.04 = 10,579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.66x = 25,205.04 × 10,579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.66x = 266,647,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,647,646.87/16,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,858.05

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