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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,683.40, 25,017.72 and 4,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,683.40, 25,017.72 and 4,994.44 is: 7,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,683.40 : 25,017.72 = 4,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,683.40/25,017.72 = 4,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,683.40x = 25,017.72 × 4,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,683.40x = 124,949,501.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,949,501.48/16,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,489.45

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