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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.13, 25,466.50 and 7,119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.13, 25,466.50 and 7,119.76 is: 10,676.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.13 : 25,466.50 = 7,119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.13/25,466.50 = 7,119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.13x = 25,466.50 × 7,119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.13x = 181,315,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,315,368.04/16,983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.20

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