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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.69, 25,491.06 and 4,516.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.69, 25,491.06 and 4,516.47 is: 6,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.69 : 25,491.06 = 4,516.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.69/25,491.06 = 4,516.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.69x = 25,491.06 × 4,516.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.69x = 115,129,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,129,607.76/16,995.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,774.05

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