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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.40, 25,294.22 and 10,605.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.40, 25,294.22 and 10,605.33 is: 15,906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.40 : 25,294.22 = 10,605.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.40/25,294.22 = 10,605.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.40x = 25,294.22 × 10,605.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.40x = 268,253,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,253,370.69/16,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,906.49

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