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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,706.97, 25,063.35 and 5,614.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,706.97, 25,063.35 and 5,614.74 is: 8,423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,706.97 : 25,063.35 = 5,614.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,706.97/25,063.35 = 5,614.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,706.97x = 25,063.35 × 5,614.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,706.97x = 140,724,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,724,193.78/16,706.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.08

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