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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.68, 25,352.56 and 4,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.68, 25,352.56 and 4,589.68 is: 6,884.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.68 : 25,352.56 = 4,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.68/25,352.56 = 4,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.68x = 25,352.56 × 4,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.68x = 116,360,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,360,137.58/16,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.53

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