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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.68, 25,437.21 and 10,375.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.68, 25,437.21 and 10,375.27 is: 15,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.68 : 25,437.21 = 10,375.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.68/25,437.21 = 10,375.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.68x = 25,437.21 × 10,375.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.68x = 263,918,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,918,020.74/16,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,567.93

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