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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,928.14, 25,408.68 and 10,367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,928.14, 25,408.68 and 10,367.14 is: 15,560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,928.14 : 25,408.68 = 10,367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,928.14/25,408.68 = 10,367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,928.14x = 25,408.68 × 10,367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,928.14x = 263,415,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,415,342.78/16,928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.80

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