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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.54, 25,449.31 and 10,390.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.54, 25,449.31 and 10,390.74 is: 15,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.54 : 25,449.31 = 10,390.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.54/25,449.31 = 10,390.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.54x = 25,449.31 × 10,390.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.54x = 264,437,163.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,437,163.39/16,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,569.29

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