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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.06, 25,342.93 and 10,637.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.06, 25,342.93 and 10,637.91 is: 15,955.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.06 : 25,342.93 = 10,637.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.06/25,342.93 = 10,637.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.06x = 25,342.93 × 10,637.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.06x = 269,595,808.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,595,808.48/16,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,955.19

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