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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.96, 25,324.02 and 4,571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.96, 25,324.02 and 4,571 is: 6,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.96 : 25,324.02 = 4,571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.96/25,324.02 = 4,571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.96x = 25,324.02 × 4,571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.96x = 115,756,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,756,095.42/16,883.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,855.98

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