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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.72, 25,087.86 and 4,413.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.72, 25,087.86 and 4,413.72 is: 6,620.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.72 : 25,087.86 = 4,413.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.72/25,087.86 = 4,413.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.72x = 25,087.86 × 4,413.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.72x = 110,730,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,730,789.44/16,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,620.39

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