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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,678.53, 25,010.51 and 4,989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,678.53, 25,010.51 and 4,989.02 is: 7,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,678.53 : 25,010.51 = 4,989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,678.53/25,010.51 = 4,989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,678.53x = 25,010.51 × 4,989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,678.53x = 124,777,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,777,875.99/16,678.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,481.35

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