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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.02, 25,161.06 and 5,681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.02, 25,161.06 and 5,681.46 is: 8,521.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.02 : 25,161.06 = 5,681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.02/25,161.06 = 5,681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.02x = 25,161.06 × 5,681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.02x = 142,951,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,951,555.95/16,775.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,521.69

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