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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,931.63, 25,365.06 and 10,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,931.63, 25,365.06 and 10,270.16 is: 15,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,931.63 : 25,365.06 = 10,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,931.63/25,365.06 = 10,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,931.63x = 25,365.06 × 10,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,931.63x = 260,503,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,503,224.61/16,931.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,385.60

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