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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.18, 25,427.36 and 10,382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.18, 25,427.36 and 10,382.42 is: 15,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.18 : 25,427.36 = 10,382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.18/25,427.36 = 10,382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.18x = 25,427.36 × 10,382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.18x = 263,997,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,997,531.01/16,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.06

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