Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,721.36, 25,082.04 and 5,626
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,721.36, 25,082.04 and 5,626 is: 8,439
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,721.36 : 25,082.04 = 5,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,721.36/25,082.04 = 5,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,721.36x = 25,082.04 × 5,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,721.36x = 141,111,557.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,111,557.04/16,721.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,439
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