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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.94, 25,421.96 and 10,294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.94, 25,421.96 and 10,294.00 is: 15,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.94 : 25,421.96 = 10,294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.94/25,421.96 = 10,294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.94x = 25,421.96 × 10,294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.94x = 261,693,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,693,632.02/16,943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,444.68

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