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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.01, 25,307.57 and 10,243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.01, 25,307.57 and 10,243.74 is: 15,329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.01 : 25,307.57 = 10,243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.01/25,307.57 = 10,243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.01x = 25,307.57 × 10,243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.01x = 259,244,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,244,059.40/16,911.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.90

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