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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,757.76, 25,140.24 and 5,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,757.76, 25,140.24 and 5,663.90 is: 8,497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,757.76 : 25,140.24 = 5,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,757.76/25,140.24 = 5,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,757.76x = 25,140.24 × 5,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,757.76x = 142,391,805.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,391,805.34/16,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,497.07

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