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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.89, 25,333.35 and 4,408.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.89, 25,333.35 and 4,408.91 is: 6,613.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.89 : 25,333.35 = 4,408.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.89/25,333.35 = 4,408.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.89x = 25,333.35 × 4,408.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.89x = 111,692,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,692,333.48/16,888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613.36

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