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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,736, 25,104.06 and 4,424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,736, 25,104.06 and 4,424 is: 6,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,736 : 25,104.06 = 4,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,736/25,104.06 = 4,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,736x = 25,104.06 × 4,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,736x = 111,060,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,060,361.44/16,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.02

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