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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.98, 25,430.73 and 4,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.98, 25,430.73 and 4,131.19 is: 6,196.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.98 : 25,430.73 = 4,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.98/25,430.73 = 4,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.98x = 25,430.73 × 4,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.98x = 105,059,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,059,177.47/16,953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.73

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