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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,700.53, 25,051.20 and 5,607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,700.53, 25,051.20 and 5,607.58 is: 8,411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,700.53 : 25,051.20 = 5,607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,700.53/25,051.20 = 5,607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,700.53x = 25,051.20 × 5,607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,700.53x = 140,476,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,476,608.10/16,700.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,411.51

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