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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.76, 25,147.38 and 5,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.76, 25,147.38 and 5,671.26 is: 8,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.76 : 25,147.38 = 5,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.76/25,147.38 = 5,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.76x = 25,147.38 × 5,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.76x = 142,617,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,617,204.56/16,762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.98

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