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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.50, 25,005.99 and 4,358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.50, 25,005.99 and 4,358.50 is: 6,537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.50 : 25,005.99 = 4,358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.50/25,005.99 = 4,358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.50x = 25,005.99 × 4,358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.50x = 108,988,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,988,607.42/16,670.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.81

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