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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.63, 25,059.38 and 5,016.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.63, 25,059.38 and 5,016.33 is: 7,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.63 : 25,059.38 = 5,016.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.63/25,059.38 = 5,016.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.63x = 25,059.38 × 5,016.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.63x = 125,706,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,706,094.59/16,704.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.22

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