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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.93, 25,265.98 and 4,363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.93, 25,265.98 and 4,363.08 is: 6,544.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.93 : 25,265.98 = 4,363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.93/25,265.98 = 4,363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.93x = 25,265.98 × 4,363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.93x = 110,237,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,237,492.02/16,843.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.64

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