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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.40, 25,035.30 and 5,592.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.40, 25,035.30 and 5,592.75 is: 8,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.40 : 25,035.30 = 5,592.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.40/25,035.30 = 5,592.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.40x = 25,035.30 × 5,592.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.40x = 140,016,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016,174.08/16,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.03

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