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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.68, 25,495.74 and 10,418.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.68, 25,495.74 and 10,418.76 is: 15,628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.68 : 25,495.74 = 10,418.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.68/25,495.74 = 10,418.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.68x = 25,495.74 × 10,418.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.68x = 265,633,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,633,996.08/16,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.58

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