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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.59, 25,051.51 and 5,608.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.59, 25,051.51 and 5,608.51 is: 8,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.59 : 25,051.51 = 5,608.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.59/25,051.51 = 5,608.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.59x = 25,051.51 × 5,608.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.59x = 140,501,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,501,588.73/16,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,412.47

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