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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.48, 25,063.38 and 4,229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.48, 25,063.38 and 4,229.73 is: 6,344.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.48 : 25,063.38 = 4,229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.48/25,063.38 = 4,229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.48x = 25,063.38 × 4,229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.48x = 106,011,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,011,330.29/16,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.00

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