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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.92, 25,002.66 and 4,982.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.92, 25,002.66 and 4,982.62 is: 7,472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.92 : 25,002.66 = 4,982.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.92/25,002.66 = 4,982.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.92x = 25,002.66 × 4,982.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.92x = 124,578,753.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,578,753.77/16,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.82

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