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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.48, 25,167.65 and 4,298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.48, 25,167.65 and 4,298.45 is: 6,447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.48 : 25,167.65 = 4,298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.48/25,167.65 = 4,298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.48x = 25,167.65 × 4,298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.48x = 108,181,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,181,737.81/16,778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,447.65

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