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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.28, 25,439.01 and 4,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.28, 25,439.01 and 4,481.43 is: 6,721.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.28 : 25,439.01 = 4,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.28/25,439.01 = 4,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.28x = 25,439.01 × 4,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.28x = 114,003,142.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,003,142.58/16,961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.38

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