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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864, 25,284.48 and 10,292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864, 25,284.48 and 10,292.48 is: 15,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864 : 25,284.48 = 10,292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864/25,284.48 = 10,292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864x = 25,284.48 × 10,292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864x = 260,240,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,240,004.71/16,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.69

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