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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.68, 25,413.24 and 10,363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.68, 25,413.24 and 10,363.76 is: 15,546.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.68 : 25,413.24 = 10,363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.68/25,413.24 = 10,363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.68x = 25,413.24 × 10,363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.68x = 263,376,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,376,720.18/16,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,546.08

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