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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,689.08, 25,033.62 and 5,592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,689.08, 25,033.62 and 5,592.62 is: 8,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,689.08 : 25,033.62 = 5,592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,689.08/25,033.62 = 5,592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,689.08x = 25,033.62 × 5,592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,689.08x = 140,003,523.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,003,523.88/16,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.93

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