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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.60, 25,296.90 and 10,303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.60, 25,296.90 and 10,303.60 is: 15,455.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.60 : 25,296.90 = 10,303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.60/25,296.90 = 10,303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.60x = 25,296.90 × 10,303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.60x = 260,649,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,649,138.84/16,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.40

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