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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.34, 25,430.85 and 4,476.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.34, 25,430.85 and 4,476.39 is: 6,714.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.34 : 25,430.85 = 4,476.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.34/25,430.85 = 4,476.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.34x = 25,430.85 × 4,476.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.34x = 113,838,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,838,402.63/16,955.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,714.01

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