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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,796.69, 25,197.74 and 5,702.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,796.69, 25,197.74 and 5,702.21 is: 8,554.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,796.69 : 25,197.74 = 5,702.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,796.69/25,197.74 = 5,702.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,796.69x = 25,197.74 × 5,702.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,796.69x = 143,682,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,682,805.01/16,796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,554.23

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