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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.63, 25,346.49 and 4,585.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.63, 25,346.49 and 4,585.63 is: 6,878.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.63 : 25,346.49 = 4,585.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.63/25,346.49 = 4,585.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.63x = 25,346.49 × 4,585.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.63x = 116,229,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,229,475.28/16,897.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.45

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