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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.64, 25,466.20 and 10,409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.64, 25,466.20 and 10,409.07 is: 15,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.64 : 25,466.20 = 10,409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.64/25,466.20 = 10,409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.64x = 25,466.20 × 10,409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.64x = 265,079,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,079,458.43/16,996.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.99

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