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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,855.56, 25,284.42 and 5,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,855.56, 25,284.42 and 5,167.26 is: 7,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,855.56 : 25,284.42 = 5,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,855.56/25,284.42 = 5,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,855.56x = 25,284.42 × 5,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,855.56x = 130,651,172.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,651,172.09/16,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,751.22

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