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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.79, 25,466.97 and 10,409.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.79, 25,466.97 and 10,409.13 is: 15,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.79 : 25,466.97 = 10,409.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.79/25,466.97 = 10,409.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.79x = 25,466.97 × 10,409.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.79x = 265,089,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,089,068.18/16,996.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.42

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