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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.79, 25,012.76 and 5,588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.79, 25,012.76 and 5,588.45 is: 8,383.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.79 : 25,012.76 = 5,588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.79/25,012.76 = 5,588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.79x = 25,012.76 × 5,588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.79x = 139,782,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,782,405.62/16,673.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,383.36

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