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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.83, 25,005.61 and 4,821.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.83, 25,005.61 and 4,821.12 is: 7,232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.83 : 25,005.61 = 4,821.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.83/25,005.61 = 4,821.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.83x = 25,005.61 × 4,821.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.83x = 120,555,052.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,555,052.51/16,667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,232.80

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