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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.83, 25,339.97 and 4,415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.83, 25,339.97 and 4,415.73 is: 6,623.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.83 : 25,339.97 = 4,415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.83/25,339.97 = 4,415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.83x = 25,339.97 × 4,415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.83x = 111,894,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,894,443.65/16,894.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,623.00

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