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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.61, 25,245.91 and 5,584.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.61, 25,245.91 and 5,584.62 is: 8,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.61 : 25,245.91 = 5,584.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.61/25,245.91 = 5,584.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.61x = 25,245.91 × 5,584.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.61x = 140,988,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,988,813.90/16,828.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,377.92

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