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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.13, 25,308.53 and 10,339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.13, 25,308.53 and 10,339.29 is: 15,510.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.13 : 25,308.53 = 10,339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.13/25,308.53 = 10,339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.13x = 25,308.53 × 10,339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.13x = 261,672,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,672,231.14/16,871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,510.06

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