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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.52, 25,337.28 and 4,579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.52, 25,337.28 and 4,579.52 is: 6,869.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.52 : 25,337.28 = 4,579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.52/25,337.28 = 4,579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.52x = 25,337.28 × 4,579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.52x = 116,032,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,032,580.51/16,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,869.28

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