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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,740.69, 25,111.66 and 4,261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,740.69, 25,111.66 and 4,261.01 is: 6,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,740.69 : 25,111.66 = 4,261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,740.69/25,111.66 = 4,261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,740.69x = 25,111.66 × 4,261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,740.69x = 107,000,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,000,900.16/16,740.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,391.67

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