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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.09, 25,297.61 and 4,553.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.09, 25,297.61 and 4,553.09 is: 6,829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.09 : 25,297.61 = 4,553.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.09/25,297.61 = 4,553.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.09x = 25,297.61 × 4,553.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.09x = 115,182,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,182,145.86/16,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,829.62

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