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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.88, 25,357.36 and 4,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.88, 25,357.36 and 4,592 is: 6,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.88 : 25,357.36 = 4,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.88/25,357.36 = 4,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.88x = 25,357.36 × 4,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.88x = 116,440,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,440,997.12/16,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.20

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