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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.93, 25,293.36 and 10,604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.93, 25,293.36 and 10,604.86 is: 15,905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.93 : 25,293.36 = 10,604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.93/25,293.36 = 10,604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.93x = 25,293.36 × 10,604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.93x = 268,232,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,232,518.26/16,863.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,905.69

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