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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.52, 25,005.45 and 4,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.52, 25,005.45 and 4,982 is: 7,472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.52 : 25,005.45 = 4,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.52/25,005.45 = 4,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.52x = 25,005.45 × 4,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.52x = 124,577,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,577,151.90/16,671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,472.46

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