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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.43, 25,151.10 and 5,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.43, 25,151.10 and 5,673.84 is: 8,510.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.43 : 25,151.10 = 5,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.43/25,151.10 = 5,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.43x = 25,151.10 × 5,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.43x = 142,703,288.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,703,288.85/16,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.24

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