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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.82, 25,171.44 and 5,682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.82, 25,171.44 and 5,682.54 is: 8,524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.82 : 25,171.44 = 5,682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.82/25,171.44 = 5,682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.82x = 25,171.44 × 5,682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.82x = 143,037,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,037,714.66/16,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,524.90

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