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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.72, 25,004.46 and 4,983.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.72, 25,004.46 and 4,983.16 is: 7,473.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.72 : 25,004.46 = 4,983.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.72/25,004.46 = 4,983.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.72x = 25,004.46 × 4,983.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.72x = 124,601,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,601,224.89/16,672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.36

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