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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.98, 25,276.18 and 5,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.98, 25,276.18 and 5,161.68 is: 7,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.98 : 25,276.18 = 5,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.98/25,276.18 = 5,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.98x = 25,276.18 × 5,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.98x = 130,467,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,467,552.78/16,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,742.89

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