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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.60, 25,368.90 and 10,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.60, 25,368.90 and 10,335.40 is: 15,503.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.60 : 25,368.90 = 10,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.60/25,368.90 = 10,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.60x = 25,368.90 × 10,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.60x = 262,197,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,197,729.06/16,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.10

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