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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.61, 25,145.13 and 5,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.61, 25,145.13 and 5,670.47 is: 8,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.61 : 25,145.13 = 5,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.61/25,145.13 = 5,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.61x = 25,145.13 × 5,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.61x = 142,584,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,584,705.31/16,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,506.12

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