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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,690.92, 25,030.56 and 5,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,690.92, 25,030.56 and 5,595.24 is: 8,390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,690.92 : 25,030.56 = 5,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,690.92/25,030.56 = 5,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,690.92x = 25,030.56 × 5,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,690.92x = 140,051,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,051,990.53/16,690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.91

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