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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.08, 25,005.58 and 5,574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.08, 25,005.58 and 5,574.70 is: 8,362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.08 : 25,005.58 = 5,574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.08/25,005.58 = 5,574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.08x = 25,005.58 × 5,574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.08x = 139,398,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,398,606.83/16,670.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.20

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