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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.30, 25,497.45 and 10,086.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.30, 25,497.45 and 10,086.30 is: 15,129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.30 : 25,497.45 = 10,086.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.30/25,497.45 = 10,086.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.30x = 25,497.45 × 10,086.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.30x = 257,174,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,174,929.94/16,998.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.45

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