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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.93, 25,262.98 and 4,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.93, 25,262.98 and 4,361.08 is: 6,541.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.93 : 25,262.98 = 4,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.93/25,262.98 = 4,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.93x = 25,262.98 × 4,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.93x = 110,173,728.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,173,728.70/16,841.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.64

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