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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.60, 25,293.70 and 10,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.60, 25,293.70 and 10,608.60 is: 15,926.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.60 : 25,293.70 = 10,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.60/25,293.70 = 10,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.60x = 25,293.70 × 10,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.60x = 268,330,745.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,330,745.82/16,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.00

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