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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.62, 25,161.80 and 5,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.62, 25,161.80 and 5,088.94 is: 7,632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.62 : 25,161.80 = 5,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.62/25,161.80 = 5,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.62x = 25,161.80 × 5,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.62x = 128,046,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,046,890.49/16,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,632.92

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