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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.96, 25,490.28 and 4,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.96, 25,490.28 and 4,514.08 is: 6,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.96 : 25,490.28 = 4,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.96/25,490.28 = 4,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.96x = 25,490.28 × 4,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.96x = 115,065,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,065,163.14/16,993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,770.94

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