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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,702.96, 25,056.88 and 5,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,702.96, 25,056.88 and 5,612.44 is: 8,419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,702.96 : 25,056.88 = 5,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,702.96/25,056.88 = 5,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,702.96x = 25,056.88 × 5,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,702.96x = 140,630,235.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,630,235.59/16,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,419.48

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