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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.67, 25,370.06 and 5,223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.67, 25,370.06 and 5,223.89 is: 7,837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.67 : 25,370.06 = 5,223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.67/25,370.06 = 5,223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.67x = 25,370.06 × 5,223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.67x = 132,530,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,530,469.42/16,910.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,837.09

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