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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.27, 25,158.44 and 5,679.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.27, 25,158.44 and 5,679.71 is: 8,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.27 : 25,158.44 = 5,679.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.27/25,158.44 = 5,679.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.27x = 25,158.44 × 5,679.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.27x = 142,892,489.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,892,489.06/16,773.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,519.06

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