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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,756.62, 25,134.48 and 5,663.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,756.62, 25,134.48 and 5,663.22 is: 8,494.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,756.62 : 25,134.48 = 5,663.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,756.62/25,134.48 = 5,663.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,756.62x = 25,134.48 × 5,663.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,756.62x = 142,342,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,342,089.83/16,756.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,494.68

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