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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.64, 25,458.70 and 10,404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.64, 25,458.70 and 10,404.07 is: 15,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.64 : 25,458.70 = 10,404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.64/25,458.70 = 10,404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.64x = 25,458.70 × 10,404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.64x = 264,874,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,874,096.91/16,991.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.50

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