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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.88, 25,072.04 and 5,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.88, 25,072.04 and 5,027.60 is: 7,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.88 : 25,072.04 = 5,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.88/25,072.04 = 5,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.88x = 25,072.04 × 5,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.88x = 126,052,188.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,052,188.30/16,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,541.32

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