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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.94, 25,250.53 and 10,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.94, 25,250.53 and 10,504.50 is: 15,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.94 : 25,250.53 = 10,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.94/25,250.53 = 10,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.94x = 25,250.53 × 10,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.94x = 265,244,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,244,192.39/16,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,774.32

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