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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.65, 25,129.33 and 5,662.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.65, 25,129.33 and 5,662.10 is: 8,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.65 : 25,129.33 = 5,662.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.65/25,129.33 = 5,662.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.65x = 25,129.33 × 5,662.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.65x = 142,284,639.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,284,639.59/16,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.74

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