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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.41, 25,067.12 and 5,615.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.41, 25,067.12 and 5,615.12 is: 8,422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.41 : 25,067.12 = 5,615.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.41/25,067.12 = 5,615.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.41x = 25,067.12 × 5,615.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.41x = 140,754,953.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,754,953.03/16,711.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.68

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