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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.46, 25,063.92 and 5,615.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.46, 25,063.92 and 5,615.07 is: 8,423.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.46 : 25,063.92 = 5,615.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.46/25,063.92 = 5,615.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.46x = 25,063.92 × 5,615.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.46x = 140,735,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,735,665.27/16,708.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.02

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