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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.61, 25,274.63 and 10,622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.61, 25,274.63 and 10,622.34 is: 15,894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.61 : 25,274.63 = 10,622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.61/25,274.63 = 10,622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.61x = 25,274.63 × 10,622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.61x = 268,475,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,475,739.79/16,891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,894.03

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