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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.44, 25,009.88 and 4,361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.44, 25,009.88 and 4,361.44 is: 6,542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.44 : 25,009.88 = 4,361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.44/25,009.88 = 4,361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.44x = 25,009.88 × 4,361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.44x = 109,079,091.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,079,091.03/16,673.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,542.09

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