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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.06, 25,320.74 and 4,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.06, 25,320.74 and 4,401.08 is: 6,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.06 : 25,320.74 = 4,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.06/25,320.74 = 4,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.06x = 25,320.74 × 4,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.06x = 111,438,602.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,438,602.40/16,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.01

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