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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,751.98, 25,127.35 and 4,271.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,751.98, 25,127.35 and 4,271.89 is: 6,407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,751.98 : 25,127.35 = 4,271.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,751.98/25,127.35 = 4,271.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,751.98x = 25,127.35 × 4,271.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,751.98x = 107,341,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,341,217.71/16,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,407.67

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