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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.84, 25,264.41 and 4,996.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.84, 25,264.41 and 4,996.83 is: 7,493.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.84 : 25,264.41 = 4,996.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.84/25,264.41 = 4,996.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.84x = 25,264.41 × 4,996.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.84x = 126,241,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,241,961.82/16,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,493.95

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