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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.73, 25,244.06 and 5,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.73, 25,244.06 and 5,739.46 is: 8,611.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.73 : 25,244.06 = 5,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.73/25,244.06 = 5,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.73x = 25,244.06 × 5,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.73x = 144,887,180.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,887,180.80/16,825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,611.05

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