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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.32, 25,253.12 and 5,148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.32, 25,253.12 and 5,148.76 is: 7,723.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.32 : 25,253.12 = 5,148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.32/25,253.12 = 5,148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.32x = 25,253.12 × 5,148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.32x = 130,022,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,022,254.13/16,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,723.18

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