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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.59, 25,092.59 and 5,634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.59, 25,092.59 and 5,634.23 is: 8,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.59 : 25,092.59 = 5,634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.59/25,092.59 = 5,634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.59x = 25,092.59 × 5,634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.59x = 141,377,269.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,377,269.72/16,726.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.25

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