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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.94, 25,268.98 and 4,365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.94, 25,268.98 and 4,365.08 is: 6,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.94 : 25,268.98 = 4,365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.94/25,268.98 = 4,365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.94x = 25,268.98 × 4,365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.94x = 110,301,119.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,301,119.22/16,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.64

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