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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.76, 25,095.79 and 4,883.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.76, 25,095.79 and 4,883.63 is: 7,325.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.76 : 25,095.79 = 4,883.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.76/25,095.79 = 4,883.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.76x = 25,095.79 × 4,883.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.76x = 122,558,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,558,552.92/16,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,325.78

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