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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.49, 25,465.54 and 7,119.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.49, 25,465.54 and 7,119.12 is: 10,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.49 : 25,465.54 = 7,119.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.49/25,465.54 = 7,119.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.49x = 25,465.54 × 7,119.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.49x = 181,292,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,292,121.83/16,982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.24

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