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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.96, 25,009.02 and 4,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.96, 25,009.02 and 4,362.92 is: 6,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.96 : 25,009.02 = 4,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.96/25,009.02 = 4,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.96x = 25,009.02 × 4,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.96x = 109,112,353.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,112,353.54/16,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.88

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