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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.56, 25,151.34 and 5,674.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.56, 25,151.34 and 5,674.26 is: 8,511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.56 : 25,151.34 = 5,674.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.56/25,151.34 = 5,674.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.56x = 25,151.34 × 5,674.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.56x = 142,715,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,715,242.51/16,767.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,511.39

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