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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.46, 25,277.13 and 4,370.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.46, 25,277.13 and 4,370.44 is: 6,555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.46 : 25,277.13 = 4,370.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.46/25,277.13 = 4,370.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.46x = 25,277.13 × 4,370.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.46x = 110,472,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,472,180.04/16,851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.64

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