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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.90, 25,297.97 and 10,607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.90, 25,297.97 and 10,607.82 is: 15,910.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.90 : 25,297.97 = 10,607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.90/25,297.97 = 10,607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.90x = 25,297.97 × 10,607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.90x = 268,356,259.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,356,259.09/16,866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.23

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