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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.43, 25,364.79 and 10,340.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.43, 25,364.79 and 10,340.63 is: 15,488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.43 : 25,364.79 = 10,340.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.43/25,364.79 = 10,340.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.43x = 25,364.79 × 10,340.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.43x = 262,287,781.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,287,781.59/16,934.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,488.43

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