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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.95, 25,221.25 and 4,965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.95, 25,221.25 and 4,965.93 is: 7,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.95 : 25,221.25 = 4,965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.95/25,221.25 = 4,965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.95x = 25,221.25 × 4,965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.95x = 125,246,962.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,246,962.01/16,811.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,449.88

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