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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,789.21, 25,168.08 and 5,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,789.21, 25,168.08 and 5,688.13 is: 8,526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,789.21 : 25,168.08 = 5,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,789.21/25,168.08 = 5,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,789.21x = 25,168.08 × 5,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,789.21x = 143,159,310.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,159,310.89/16,789.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,526.86

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