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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.10, 25,366.45 and 10,657.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.10, 25,366.45 and 10,657.10 is: 15,998.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.10 : 25,366.45 = 10,657.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.10/25,366.45 = 10,657.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.10x = 25,366.45 × 10,657.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.10x = 270,332,794.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,332,794.30/16,897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,998.77

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