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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.52, 25,016.10 and 5,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.52, 25,016.10 and 5,583.26 is: 8,375.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.52 : 25,016.10 = 5,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.52/25,016.10 = 5,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.52x = 25,016.10 × 5,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.52x = 139,671,390.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,671,390.49/16,676.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,375.33

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