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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752.49, 25,128.51 and 5,666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,752.49, 25,128.51 and 5,666.98 is: 8,500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,752.49 : 25,128.51 = 5,666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,752.49/25,128.51 = 5,666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,752.49x = 25,128.51 × 5,666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,752.49x = 142,402,763.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,402,763.60/16,752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,500.39

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