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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.36, 25,264.98 and 5,747.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.36, 25,264.98 and 5,747.03 is: 8,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.36 : 25,264.98 = 5,747.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.36/25,264.98 = 5,747.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.36x = 25,264.98 × 5,747.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.36x = 145,198,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,198,471.13/16,840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,622.05

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