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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.80, 25,503.30 and 5,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.80, 25,503.30 and 5,152.60 is: 7,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.80 : 25,503.30 = 5,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.80/25,503.30 = 5,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.80x = 25,503.30 × 5,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.80x = 131,408,303.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,408,303.58/16,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,729.99

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