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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.84, 25,496.22 and 4,519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.84, 25,496.22 and 4,519.82 is: 6,779.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.84 : 25,496.22 = 4,519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.84/25,496.22 = 4,519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.84x = 25,496.22 × 4,519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.84x = 115,238,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,238,197.60/16,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,779.18

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