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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,782.96, 25,174.32 and 5,697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,782.96, 25,174.32 and 5,697.45 is: 8,546.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,782.96 : 25,174.32 = 5,697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,782.96/25,174.32 = 5,697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,782.96x = 25,174.32 × 5,697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,782.96x = 143,429,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,429,429.48/16,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,546.13

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