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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.80, 25,013.70 and 4,363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.80, 25,013.70 and 4,363.80 is: 6,545.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.80 : 25,013.70 = 4,363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.80/25,013.70 = 4,363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.80x = 25,013.70 × 4,363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.80x = 109,154,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,154,784.06/16,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.70

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