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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.97, 25,207.91 and 5,118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.97, 25,207.91 and 5,118.19 is: 7,677.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.97 : 25,207.91 = 5,118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.97/25,207.91 = 5,118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.97x = 25,207.91 × 5,118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.97x = 129,018,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,018,803.47/16,804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,677.42

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