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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.82, 25,171.79 and 5,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.82, 25,171.79 and 5,094 is: 7,641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.82 : 25,171.79 = 5,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.82/25,171.79 = 5,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.82x = 25,171.79 × 5,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.82x = 128,225,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,225,072.79/16,780.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,641.17

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