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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.56, 25,161.42 and 5,682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.56, 25,161.42 and 5,682.28 is: 8,522.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.56 : 25,161.42 = 5,682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.56/25,161.42 = 5,682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.56x = 25,161.42 × 5,682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.56x = 142,974,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,974,233.64/16,775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,522.77

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