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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.61, 25,212.72 and 4,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.61, 25,212.72 and 4,327.76 is: 6,491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.61 : 25,212.72 = 4,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.61/25,212.72 = 4,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.61x = 25,212.72 × 4,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.61x = 109,114,475.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,114,475.04/16,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,491.97

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