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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.16, 25,391.07 and 10,283.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.16, 25,391.07 and 10,283.00 is: 15,403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.16 : 25,391.07 = 10,283.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.16/25,391.07 = 10,283.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.16x = 25,391.07 × 10,283.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.16x = 261,096,388.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,096,388.68/16,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,403.77

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