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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,735.69, 25,103.22 and 4,085.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,735.69, 25,103.22 and 4,085.65 is: 6,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,735.69 : 25,103.22 = 4,085.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,735.69/25,103.22 = 4,085.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,735.69x = 25,103.22 × 4,085.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,735.69x = 102,562,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,562,970.79/16,735.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.40

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