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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.63, 25,221.50 and 5,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.63, 25,221.50 and 5,124.14 is: 7,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.63 : 25,221.50 = 5,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.63/25,221.50 = 5,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.63x = 25,221.50 × 5,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.63x = 129,238,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,238,497.01/16,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,687.45

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