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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.93, 25,266.83 and 4,999.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.93, 25,266.83 and 4,999.53 is: 7,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.93 : 25,266.83 = 4,999.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.93/25,266.83 = 4,999.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.93x = 25,266.83 × 4,999.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.93x = 126,322,249.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,322,249.59/16,848.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.35

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