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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,767.76, 25,151.58 and 5,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,767.76, 25,151.58 and 5,080.96 is: 7,621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,767.76 : 25,151.58 = 5,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,767.76/25,151.58 = 5,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,767.76x = 25,151.58 × 5,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,767.76x = 127,794,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,794,171.92/16,767.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,621.42

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