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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.08, 25,236.36 and 5,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.08, 25,236.36 and 5,729.40 is: 8,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.08 : 25,236.36 = 5,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.08/25,236.36 = 5,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.08x = 25,236.36 × 5,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.08x = 144,589,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,589,200.98/16,822.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,595.20

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