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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.36, 25,067.52 and 5,466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.36, 25,067.52 and 5,466.68 is: 8,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.36 : 25,067.52 = 5,466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.36/25,067.52 = 5,466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.36x = 25,067.52 × 5,466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.36x = 137,036,110.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,036,110.23/16,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,200.18

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