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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.52, 25,214.24 and 4,497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.52, 25,214.24 and 4,497.52 is: 6,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.52 : 25,214.24 = 4,497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.52/25,214.24 = 4,497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.52x = 25,214.24 × 4,497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.52x = 113,401,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,401,548.68/16,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,746.27

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