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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735, 25,102.98 and 4,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735, 25,102.98 and 4,423 is: 6,634.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735 : 25,102.98 = 4,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735/25,102.98 = 4,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735x = 25,102.98 × 4,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735x = 111,030,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,030,480.54/16,735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,634.63

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