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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.31, 25,261.43 and 4,997.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.31, 25,261.43 and 4,997.19 is: 7,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.31 : 25,261.43 = 4,997.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.31/25,261.43 = 4,997.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.31x = 25,261.43 × 4,997.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.31x = 126,236,272.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,236,272.61/16,843.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,494.74

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