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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,798.46, 25,188.96 and 4,950.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,798.46, 25,188.96 and 4,950.68 is: 7,423.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,798.46 : 25,188.96 = 4,950.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,798.46/25,188.96 = 4,950.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,798.46x = 25,188.96 × 4,950.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,798.46x = 124,702,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,702,480.49/16,798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,423.45

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