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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.52, 25,462.98 and 10,391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.52, 25,462.98 and 10,391.22 is: 15,585.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.52 : 25,462.98 = 10,391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.52/25,462.98 = 10,391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.52x = 25,462.98 × 10,391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.52x = 264,591,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,591,427.04/16,976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.73

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