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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.20, 25,009.74 and 4,983.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.20, 25,009.74 and 4,983.52 is: 7,476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.20 : 25,009.74 = 4,983.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.20/25,009.74 = 4,983.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.20x = 25,009.74 × 4,983.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.20x = 124,636,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,636,539.48/16,670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,476.61

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