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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.92, 25,376.88 and 4,436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.92, 25,376.88 and 4,436.90 is: 6,655.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.92 : 25,376.88 = 4,436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.92/25,376.88 = 4,436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.92x = 25,376.88 × 4,436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.92x = 112,594,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,594,731.22/16,916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,655.75

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