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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.17, 25,462.43 and 10,406.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.17, 25,462.43 and 10,406.57 is: 15,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.17 : 25,462.43 = 10,406.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.17/25,462.43 = 10,406.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.17x = 25,462.43 × 10,406.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.17x = 264,976,508.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,976,508.13/16,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,592.21

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