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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.46, 25,049.82 and 5,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.46, 25,049.82 and 5,607.24 is: 8,410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.46 : 25,049.82 = 5,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.46/25,049.82 = 5,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.46x = 25,049.82 × 5,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.46x = 140,460,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,460,352.70/16,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.57

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