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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,792.52, 25,191.51 and 5,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,792.52, 25,191.51 and 5,103 is: 7,655.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,792.52 : 25,191.51 = 5,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,792.52/25,191.51 = 5,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,792.52x = 25,191.51 × 5,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,792.52x = 128,552,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,552,256.39/16,792.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,655.33

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