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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.14, 25,459.45 and 10,404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.14, 25,459.45 and 10,404.57 is: 15,589.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.14 : 25,459.45 = 10,404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.14/25,459.45 = 10,404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.14x = 25,459.45 × 10,404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.14x = 264,894,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,894,629.69/16,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,589.24

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