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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.79, 25,069.22 and 4,232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.79, 25,069.22 and 4,232.81 is: 6,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.79 : 25,069.22 = 4,232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.79/25,069.22 = 4,232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.79x = 25,069.22 × 4,232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.79x = 106,113,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,113,302.49/16,712.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,349.23

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