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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.97, 25,033.46 and 5,002.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.97, 25,033.46 and 5,002.19 is: 7,503.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.97 : 25,033.46 = 5,002.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.97/25,033.46 = 5,002.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.97x = 25,033.46 × 5,002.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.97x = 125,222,066.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,222,066.97/16,688.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503.28

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