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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.50, 25,266.64 and 4,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.50, 25,266.64 and 4,364.50 is: 6,546.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.50 : 25,266.64 = 4,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.50/25,266.64 = 4,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.50x = 25,266.64 × 4,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.50x = 110,276,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,276,250.28/16,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.72

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