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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.89, 25,247.97 and 4,987.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.89, 25,247.97 and 4,987.41 is: 7,480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.89 : 25,247.97 = 4,987.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.89/25,247.97 = 4,987.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.89x = 25,247.97 × 4,987.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.89x = 125,921,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,921,978.06/16,833.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,480.27

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