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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,898.60, 25,299.30 and 10,337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,898.60, 25,299.30 and 10,337.60 is: 15,476.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,898.60 : 25,299.30 = 10,337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,898.60/25,299.30 = 10,337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,898.60x = 25,299.30 × 10,337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,898.60x = 261,534,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,534,043.68/16,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.67

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