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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.14, 25,076.88 and 5,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.14, 25,076.88 and 5,625 is: 8,437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.14 : 25,076.88 = 5,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.14/25,076.88 = 5,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.14x = 25,076.88 × 5,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.14x = 141,057,450
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,057,450/16,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,437.89

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