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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,866.93, 25,292.50 and 5,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,866.93, 25,292.50 and 5,016.33 is: 7,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,866.93 : 25,292.50 = 5,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,866.93/25,292.50 = 5,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,866.93x = 25,292.50 × 5,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,866.93x = 126,875,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,875,542.20/16,866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.15

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