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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.60, 25,329.90 and 10,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.60, 25,329.90 and 10,320.20 is: 15,480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.60 : 25,329.90 = 10,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.60/25,329.90 = 10,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.60x = 25,329.90 × 10,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.60x = 261,409,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,409,633.98/16,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,480.30

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