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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,949.48, 25,422.60 and 10,372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,949.48, 25,422.60 and 10,372.28 is: 15,557.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,949.48 : 25,422.60 = 10,372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,949.48/25,422.60 = 10,372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,949.48x = 25,422.60 × 10,372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,949.48x = 263,690,325.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,690,325.53/16,949.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,557.43

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