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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.29, 25,160.78 and 4,293.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.29, 25,160.78 and 4,293.41 is: 6,440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.29 : 25,160.78 = 4,293.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.29/25,160.78 = 4,293.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.29x = 25,160.78 × 4,293.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.29x = 108,025,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,025,397.19/16,773.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,440.32

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