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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.17, 25,463.92 and 10,407.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.17, 25,463.92 and 10,407.57 is: 15,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.17 : 25,463.92 = 10,407.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.17/25,463.92 = 10,407.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.17x = 25,463.92 × 10,407.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.17x = 265,017,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,017,529.87/16,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.70

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