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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.06, 25,153.68 and 5,523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.06, 25,153.68 and 5,523.06 is: 8,285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.06 : 25,153.68 = 5,523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.06/25,153.68 = 5,523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.06x = 25,153.68 × 5,523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.06x = 138,925,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,925,283.86/16,767.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,285.61

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