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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.82, 25,033.82 and 4,842.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.82, 25,033.82 and 4,842.47 is: 7,262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.82 : 25,033.82 = 4,842.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.82/25,033.82 = 4,842.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.82x = 25,033.82 × 4,842.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.82x = 121,225,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,225,372.95/16,691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.56

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