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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.52, 25,329.75 and 4,406.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.52, 25,329.75 and 4,406.49 is: 6,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.52 : 25,329.75 = 4,406.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.52/25,329.75 = 4,406.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.52x = 25,329.75 × 4,406.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.52x = 111,615,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,615,290.08/16,886.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.73

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