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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.98, 25,433.72 and 4,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.98, 25,433.72 and 4,133.20 is: 6,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.98 : 25,433.72 = 4,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.98/25,433.72 = 4,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.98x = 25,433.72 × 4,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.98x = 105,122,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,122,651.50/16,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,199.74

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