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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.56, 25,403.85 and 10,366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.56, 25,403.85 and 10,366.76 is: 15,527.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.56 : 25,403.85 = 10,366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.56/25,403.85 = 10,366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.56x = 25,403.85 × 10,366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.56x = 263,355,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,355,489.01/16,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.52

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