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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.22, 25,140.06 and 5,662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.22, 25,140.06 and 5,662.22 is: 8,493.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.22 : 25,140.06 = 5,662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.22/25,140.06 = 5,662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.22x = 25,140.06 × 5,662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.22x = 142,348,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,348,550.53/16,759.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,493.75

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