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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.16, 25,349.49 and 4,420.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.16, 25,349.49 and 4,420.19 is: 6,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.16 : 25,349.49 = 4,420.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.16/25,349.49 = 4,420.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.16x = 25,349.49 × 4,420.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.16x = 112,049,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,049,562.20/16,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,629.70

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