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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.22, 25,066.32 and 5,461.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.22, 25,066.32 and 5,461.02 is: 8,192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.22 : 25,066.32 = 5,461.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.22/25,066.32 = 5,461.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.22x = 25,066.32 × 5,461.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.22x = 136,887,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,887,674.85/16,709.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.34

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