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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.83, 25,341.46 and 4,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.83, 25,341.46 and 4,416.73 is: 6,624.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.83 : 25,341.46 = 4,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.83/25,341.46 = 4,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.83x = 25,341.46 × 4,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.83x = 111,926,386.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,926,386.63/16,895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,624.50

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