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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.53, 25,049.70 and 5,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.53, 25,049.70 and 5,606.58 is: 8,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.53 : 25,049.70 = 5,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.53/25,049.70 = 5,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.53x = 25,049.70 × 5,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.53x = 140,443,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,443,147.03/16,699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.01

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