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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704, 25,057.48 and 4,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704, 25,057.48 and 4,392 is: 6,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704 : 25,057.48 = 4,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704/25,057.48 = 4,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704x = 25,057.48 × 4,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704x = 110,052,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,052,452.16/16,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,588.39

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