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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.57, 25,284.23 and 10,376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.57, 25,284.23 and 10,376.54 is: 15,525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.57 : 25,284.23 = 10,376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.57/25,284.23 = 10,376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.57x = 25,284.23 × 10,376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.57x = 262,362,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,362,772.08/16,898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,525.74

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