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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.88, 25,372.08 and 4,602

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.88, 25,372.08 and 4,602 is: 6,902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.88 : 25,372.08 = 4,602 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.88/25,372.08 = 4,602/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.88x = 25,372.08 × 4,602
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.88x = 116,762,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,762,312.16/16,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.12

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