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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.62, 25,366.56 and 10,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.62, 25,366.56 and 10,271.16 is: 15,387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.62 : 25,366.56 = 10,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.62/25,366.56 = 10,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.62x = 25,366.56 × 10,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.62x = 260,543,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,543,996.41/16,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,387.10

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