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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.77, 25,301.69 and 4,386.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.77, 25,301.69 and 4,386.75 is: 6,580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.77 : 25,301.69 = 4,386.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.77/25,301.69 = 4,386.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.77x = 25,301.69 × 4,386.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.77x = 110,992,166.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,992,166.67/16,867.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,580.13

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