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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.60, 25,362.90 and 10,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.60, 25,362.90 and 10,347.60 is: 15,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.60 : 25,362.90 = 10,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.60/25,362.90 = 10,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.60x = 25,362.90 × 10,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.60x = 262,445,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,445,144.04/16,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.40

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