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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.96, 25,276.32 and 5,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.96, 25,276.32 and 5,160.96 is: 7,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.96 : 25,276.32 = 5,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.96/25,276.32 = 5,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.96x = 25,276.32 × 5,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.96x = 130,450,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,450,076.47/16,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.32

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