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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.42, 25,030.73 and 4,997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.42, 25,030.73 and 4,997.64 is: 7,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.42 : 25,030.73 = 4,997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.42/25,030.73 = 4,997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.42x = 25,030.73 × 4,997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.42x = 125,094,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,094,483.24/16,684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.68

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