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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.68, 25,142.96 and 4,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.68, 25,142.96 and 4,913.83 is: 7,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.68 : 25,142.96 = 4,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.68/25,142.96 = 4,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.68x = 25,142.96 × 4,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.68x = 123,548,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,548,274.85/16,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371.76

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