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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,705.63, 25,060.88 and 5,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,705.63, 25,060.88 and 5,017.33 is: 7,526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,705.63 : 25,060.88 = 5,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,705.63/25,060.88 = 5,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,705.63x = 25,060.88 × 5,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,705.63x = 125,738,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,738,705.05/16,705.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.73

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