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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.36, 25,474.32 and 10,068.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.36, 25,474.32 and 10,068.72 is: 15,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.36 : 25,474.32 = 10,068.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.36/25,474.32 = 10,068.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.36x = 25,474.32 × 10,068.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.36x = 256,493,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,493,795.27/16,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.32

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