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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.62, 25,214.44 and 5,713.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.62, 25,214.44 and 5,713.73 is: 8,571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.62 : 25,214.44 = 5,713.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.62/25,214.44 = 5,713.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.62x = 25,214.44 × 5,713.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.62x = 144,068,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,068,502.26/16,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.62

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