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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,837.62, 25,251.55 and 5,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,837.62, 25,251.55 and 5,744.06 is: 8,614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,837.62 : 25,251.55 = 5,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,837.62/25,251.55 = 5,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,837.62x = 25,251.55 × 5,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,837.62x = 145,046,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,046,418.29/16,837.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.43

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