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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.67, 25,060.91 and 5,463.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.67, 25,060.91 and 5,463.07 is: 8,193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.67 : 25,060.91 = 5,463.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.67/25,060.91 = 5,463.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.67x = 25,060.91 × 5,463.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.67x = 136,909,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,909,352.97/16,708.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.91

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