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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.41, 25,050.76 and 4,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.41, 25,050.76 and 4,853.28 is: 7,280.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.41 : 25,050.76 = 4,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.41/25,050.76 = 4,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.41x = 25,050.76 × 4,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.41x = 121,578,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,578,427.48/16,699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.40

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