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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974.90, 25,481.55 and 10,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,974.90, 25,481.55 and 10,053.30 is: 15,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,974.90 : 25,481.55 = 10,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,974.90/25,481.55 = 10,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,974.90x = 25,481.55 × 10,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,974.90x = 256,173,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,173,666.62/16,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.32

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