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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,923, 25,384.50 and 4,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,923, 25,384.50 and 4,611 is: 6,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,923 : 25,384.50 = 4,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,923/25,384.50 = 4,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,923x = 25,384.50 × 4,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,923x = 117,047,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,047,929.50/16,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,916.50

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