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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.98, 25,210.36 and 5,119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.98, 25,210.36 and 5,119.30 is: 7,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.98 : 25,210.36 = 5,119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.98/25,210.36 = 5,119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.98x = 25,210.36 × 5,119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.98x = 129,059,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,059,395.95/16,805.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,679.37

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