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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.80, 25,266.36 and 4,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.80, 25,266.36 and 4,997.54 is: 7,496.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.80 : 25,266.36 = 4,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.80/25,266.36 = 4,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.80x = 25,266.36 × 4,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.80x = 126,269,644.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,269,644.75/16,843.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.51

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