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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695, 25,042.68 and 4,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695, 25,042.68 and 4,383 is: 6,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695 : 25,042.68 = 4,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695/25,042.68 = 4,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695x = 25,042.68 × 4,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695x = 109,762,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,762,066.44/16,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,574.55

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