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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.71, 25,204.08 and 5,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.71, 25,204.08 and 5,560 is: 8,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.71 : 25,204.08 = 5,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.71/25,204.08 = 5,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.71x = 25,204.08 × 5,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.71x = 140,134,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,134,684.80/16,806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,338.02

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