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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.15, 25,466.95 and 10,409.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.15, 25,466.95 and 10,409.57 is: 15,596.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.15 : 25,466.95 = 10,409.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.15/25,466.95 = 10,409.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.15x = 25,466.95 × 10,409.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.15x = 265,099,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,099,946.66/16,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.73

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