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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.98, 25,429.23 and 4,130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.98, 25,429.23 and 4,130.19 is: 6,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.98 : 25,429.23 = 4,130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.98/25,429.23 = 4,130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.98x = 25,429.23 × 4,130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.98x = 105,027,545.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,027,545.65/16,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.22

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