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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.08, 25,155.18 and 5,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.08, 25,155.18 and 5,524.05 is: 8,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.08 : 25,155.18 = 5,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.08/25,155.18 = 5,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.08x = 25,155.18 × 5,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.08x = 138,958,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,958,472.08/16,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.08

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