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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.94, 25,148.27 and 5,674.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.94, 25,148.27 and 5,674.91 is: 8,507.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.94 : 25,148.27 = 5,674.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.94/25,148.27 = 5,674.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.94x = 25,148.27 × 5,674.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.94x = 142,714,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,714,014.79/16,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,507.07

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