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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.76, 25,253.64 and 4,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.76, 25,253.64 and 4,523.76 is: 6,785.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.76 : 25,253.64 = 4,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.76/25,253.64 = 4,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.76x = 25,253.64 × 4,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.76x = 114,241,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,241,406.49/16,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,785.64

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