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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.90, 25,469.57 and 10,411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.90, 25,469.57 and 10,411.32 is: 15,599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.90 : 25,469.57 = 10,411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.90/25,469.57 = 10,411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.90x = 25,469.57 × 10,411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.90x = 265,171,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,171,791.48/16,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,599.35

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