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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.60, 25,329.70 and 10,632.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.60, 25,329.70 and 10,632.60 is: 15,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.60 : 25,329.70 = 10,632.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.60/25,329.70 = 10,632.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.60x = 25,329.70 × 10,632.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.60x = 269,320,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,320,568.22/16,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.01

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