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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.52, 25,251.60 and 5,148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.52, 25,251.60 and 5,148.84 is: 7,722.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.52 : 25,251.60 = 5,148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.52/25,251.60 = 5,148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.52x = 25,251.60 × 5,148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.52x = 130,016,448.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,016,448.14/16,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.75

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