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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.52, 25,149.72 and 5,674.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.52, 25,149.72 and 5,674.30 is: 8,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.52 : 25,149.72 = 5,674.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.52/25,149.72 = 5,674.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.52x = 25,149.72 × 5,674.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.52x = 142,707,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,707,056.20/16,767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.92

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