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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.62, 25,135.98 and 5,664.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.62, 25,135.98 and 5,664.22 is: 8,496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.62 : 25,135.98 = 5,664.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.62/25,135.98 = 5,664.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.62x = 25,135.98 × 5,664.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.62x = 142,375,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,375,720.64/16,757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,496.18

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