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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.59, 25,433.43 and 4,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.59, 25,433.43 and 4,477.71 is: 6,715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.59 : 25,433.43 = 4,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.59/25,433.43 = 4,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.59x = 25,433.43 × 4,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.59x = 113,883,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,883,602.43/16,957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.79

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