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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.59, 25,476.53 and 4,503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.59, 25,476.53 and 4,503.47 is: 6,755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.59 : 25,476.53 = 4,503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.59/25,476.53 = 4,503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.59x = 25,476.53 × 4,503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.59x = 114,732,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,732,638.66/16,983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,755.50

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