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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.44, 25,311.60 and 10,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.44, 25,311.60 and 10,329.60 is: 15,506.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.44 : 25,311.60 = 10,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.44/25,311.60 = 10,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.44x = 25,311.60 × 10,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.44x = 261,458,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,458,703.36/16,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,506.31

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