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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.16, 25,267.83 and 4,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.16, 25,267.83 and 4,364.32 is: 6,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.16 : 25,267.83 = 4,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.16/25,267.83 = 4,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.16x = 25,267.83 × 4,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.16x = 110,276,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,276,895.83/16,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,546.50

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