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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.68, 25,161.12 and 5,086.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.68, 25,161.12 and 5,086.59 is: 7,630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.68 : 25,161.12 = 5,086.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.68/25,161.12 = 5,086.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.68x = 25,161.12 × 5,086.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.68x = 127,984,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,984,301.38/16,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,630.07

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