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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.67, 25,464.67 and 10,408.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.67, 25,464.67 and 10,408.07 is: 15,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.67 : 25,464.67 = 10,408.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.67/25,464.67 = 10,408.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.67x = 25,464.67 × 10,408.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.67x = 265,038,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,038,067.89/16,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,594.45

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