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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.13, 25,003.69 and 4,357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.13, 25,003.69 and 4,357.13 is: 6,535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.13 : 25,003.69 = 4,357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.13/25,003.69 = 4,357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.13x = 25,003.69 × 4,357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.13x = 108,944,191.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,944,191.90/16,669.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.69

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