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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.02, 25,252.54 and 5,148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.02, 25,252.54 and 5,148.14 is: 7,722.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.02 : 25,252.54 = 5,148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.02/25,252.54 = 5,148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.02x = 25,252.54 × 5,148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.02x = 130,003,472.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,003,472.14/16,835.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.21

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