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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.88, 25,252.28 and 4,522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.88, 25,252.28 and 4,522 is: 6,782.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.88 : 25,252.28 = 4,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.88/25,252.28 = 4,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.88x = 25,252.28 × 4,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.88x = 114,190,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,190,810.16/16,836.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,782.18

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