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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.83, 25,136.48 and 5,663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.83, 25,136.48 and 5,663.17 is: 8,495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.83 : 25,136.48 = 5,663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.83/25,136.48 = 5,663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.83x = 25,136.48 × 5,663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.83x = 142,352,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,352,159.44/16,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,495.68

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