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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.92, 25,011.66 and 4,988.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.92, 25,011.66 and 4,988.62 is: 7,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.92 : 25,011.66 = 4,988.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.92/25,011.66 = 4,988.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.92x = 25,011.66 × 4,988.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.92x = 124,773,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,773,667.31/16,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.82

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