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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,784.84, 25,161.52 and 5,683.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,784.84, 25,161.52 and 5,683.76 is: 8,520.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,784.84 : 25,161.52 = 5,683.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,784.84/25,161.52 = 5,683.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,784.84x = 25,161.52 × 5,683.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,784.84x = 143,012,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,012,040.92/16,784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,520.31

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