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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.15, 25,014.04 and 5,581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.15, 25,014.04 and 5,581.88 is: 8,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.15 : 25,014.04 = 5,581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.15/25,014.04 = 5,581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.15x = 25,014.04 × 5,581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.15x = 139,625,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,625,244.53/16,675.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,373.25

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