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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.46, 25,072.26 and 5,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.46, 25,072.26 and 5,621.32 is: 8,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.46 : 25,072.26 = 5,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.46/25,072.26 = 5,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.46x = 25,072.26 × 5,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.46x = 140,939,196.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,939,196.58/16,713.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.68

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