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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.68, 25,450.74 and 10,388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.68, 25,450.74 and 10,388.76 is: 15,583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.68 : 25,450.74 = 10,388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.68/25,450.74 = 10,388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.68x = 25,450.74 × 10,388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.68x = 264,401,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,401,629.68/16,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.58

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