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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.80, 25,094.40 and 4,079.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.80, 25,094.40 and 4,079.67 is: 6,119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.80 : 25,094.40 = 4,079.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.80/25,094.40 = 4,079.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.80x = 25,094.40 × 4,079.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.80x = 102,376,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,376,870.85/16,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,119.43

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