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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,788.21, 25,166.58 and 5,687.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,788.21, 25,166.58 and 5,687.13 is: 8,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,788.21 : 25,166.58 = 5,687.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,788.21/25,166.58 = 5,687.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,788.21x = 25,166.58 × 5,687.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,788.21x = 143,125,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,125,612.12/16,788.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.36

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