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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.02, 25,006.20 and 4,982.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.02, 25,006.20 and 4,982.50 is: 7,473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.02 : 25,006.20 = 4,982.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.02/25,006.20 = 4,982.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.02x = 25,006.20 × 4,982.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.02x = 124,593,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,593,391.50/16,672.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.20

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