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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.41, 25,353.56 and 4,421.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.41, 25,353.56 and 4,421.41 is: 6,632.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.41 : 25,353.56 = 4,421.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.41/25,353.56 = 4,421.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.41x = 25,353.56 × 4,421.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.41x = 112,098,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,098,483.72/16,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,632.49

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