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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.52, 25,007.12 and 5,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.52, 25,007.12 and 5,577.28 is: 8,366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.52 : 25,007.12 = 5,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.52/25,007.12 = 5,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.52x = 25,007.12 × 5,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.52x = 139,471,710.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,471,710.23/16,670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.37

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