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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.28, 25,189.90 and 5,699.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.28, 25,189.90 and 5,699.71 is: 8,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.28 : 25,189.90 = 5,699.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.28/25,189.90 = 5,699.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.28x = 25,189.90 × 5,699.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.28x = 143,575,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,575,047.70/16,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,549.05

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