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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.33, 25,297.87 and 5,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.33, 25,297.87 and 5,621.52 is: 8,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.33 : 25,297.87 = 5,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.33/25,297.87 = 5,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.33x = 25,297.87 × 5,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.33x = 142,212,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,212,482.16/16,865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,432.24

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