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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.60, 25,089.25 and 5,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.60, 25,089.25 and 5,630 is: 8,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.60 : 25,089.25 = 5,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.60/25,089.25 = 5,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.60x = 25,089.25 × 5,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.60x = 141,252,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,252,477.50/16,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,446.30

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