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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.32, 25,304.58 and 5,181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.32, 25,304.58 and 5,181.48 is: 7,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.32 : 25,304.58 = 5,181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.32/25,304.58 = 5,181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.32x = 25,304.58 × 5,181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.32x = 131,115,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,115,175.18/16,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,773.33

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