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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.68, 25,091.52 and 5,781.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.68, 25,091.52 and 5,781.12 is: 8,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.68 : 25,091.52 = 5,781.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.68/25,091.52 = 5,781.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.68x = 25,091.52 × 5,781.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.68x = 145,057,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,057,088.10/16,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,671.68

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