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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.96, 25,007.52 and 4,361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.96, 25,007.52 and 4,361.92 is: 6,542.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.96 : 25,007.52 = 4,361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.96/25,007.52 = 4,361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.96x = 25,007.52 × 4,361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.96x = 109,080,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,080,801.64/16,672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.38

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