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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.70, 25,273.93 and 5,004.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.70, 25,273.93 and 5,004.30 is: 7,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.70 : 25,273.93 = 5,004.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.70/25,273.93 = 5,004.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.70x = 25,273.93 × 5,004.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.70x = 126,478,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,478,327.90/16,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,504.48

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