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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912, 25,368.08 and 4,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912, 25,368.08 and 4,600 is: 6,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912 : 25,368.08 = 4,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912/25,368.08 = 4,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912x = 25,368.08 × 4,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912x = 116,693,168.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,693,168.00/16,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,900.02

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