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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.38, 25,359.68 and 4,593.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.38, 25,359.68 and 4,593.38 is: 6,890.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.38 : 25,359.68 = 4,593.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.38/25,359.68 = 4,593.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.38x = 25,359.68 × 4,593.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.38x = 116,486,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,486,531.60/16,905.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.50

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