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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,981.58, 25,444.70 and 10,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,981.58, 25,444.70 and 10,393.94 is: 15,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,981.58 : 25,444.70 = 10,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,981.58/25,444.70 = 10,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,981.58x = 25,444.70 × 10,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,981.58x = 264,470,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,470,685.12/16,981.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.97

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