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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.46, 25,057.77 and 4,395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.46, 25,057.77 and 4,395.42 is: 6,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.46 : 25,057.77 = 4,395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.46/25,057.77 = 4,395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.46x = 25,057.77 × 4,395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.46x = 110,139,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,139,423.41/16,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,592.62

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