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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.90, 25,293.47 and 10,604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.90, 25,293.47 and 10,604.82 is: 15,905.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.90 : 25,293.47 = 10,604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.90/25,293.47 = 10,604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.90x = 25,293.47 × 10,604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.90x = 268,232,738.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,232,738.35/16,863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,905.74

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