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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.82, 25,049.56 and 4,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.82, 25,049.56 and 4,219.59 is: 6,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.82 : 25,049.56 = 4,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.82/25,049.56 = 4,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.82x = 25,049.56 × 4,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.82x = 105,698,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,698,872.88/16,699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,329.34

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