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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.78, 25,009.14 and 4,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.78, 25,009.14 and 4,360.78 is: 6,541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.78 : 25,009.14 = 4,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.78/25,009.14 = 4,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.78x = 25,009.14 × 4,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.78x = 109,059,357.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,059,357.53/16,672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.16

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