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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.92, 25,073.82 and 5,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.92, 25,073.82 and 5,034.80 is: 7,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.92 : 25,073.82 = 5,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.92/25,073.82 = 5,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.92x = 25,073.82 × 5,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.92x = 126,241,668.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,241,668.94/16,720.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,549.92

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