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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.72, 25,207.32 and 4,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.72, 25,207.32 and 4,324.44 is: 6,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.72 : 25,207.32 = 4,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.72/25,207.32 = 4,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.72x = 25,207.32 × 4,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.72x = 109,007,542.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,007,542.90/16,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.72

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