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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.88, 25,285.28 and 4,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.88, 25,285.28 and 4,544 is: 6,815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.88 : 25,285.28 = 4,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.88/25,285.28 = 4,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.88x = 25,285.28 × 4,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.88x = 114,896,312.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,896,312.32/16,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,815.18

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