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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.39, 25,477.80 and 10,413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.39, 25,477.80 and 10,413.39 is: 15,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.39 : 25,477.80 = 10,413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.39/25,477.80 = 10,413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.39x = 25,477.80 × 10,413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.39x = 265,310,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,310,267.74/16,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,630.03

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