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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.93, 25,305.36 and 5,627.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.93, 25,305.36 and 5,627.26 is: 8,438.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.93 : 25,305.36 = 5,627.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.93/25,305.36 = 5,627.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.93x = 25,305.36 × 5,627.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.93x = 142,399,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,399,739.95/16,875.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,438.04

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