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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.43, 25,080.30 and 5,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.43, 25,080.30 and 5,033.66 is: 7,550.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.43 : 25,080.30 = 5,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.43/25,080.30 = 5,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.43x = 25,080.30 × 5,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.43x = 126,245,577.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,245,577.50/16,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,550.38

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