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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.59, 25,006.67 and 5,578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.59, 25,006.67 and 5,578.68 is: 8,366.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.59 : 25,006.67 = 5,578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.59/25,006.67 = 5,578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.59x = 25,006.67 × 5,578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.59x = 139,504,209.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,504,209.80/16,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,366.28

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