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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.67, 25,265.10 and 5,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.67, 25,265.10 and 5,745.76 is: 8,619.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.67 : 25,265.10 = 5,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.67/25,265.10 = 5,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.67x = 25,265.10 × 5,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.67x = 145,167,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,167,200.98/16,841.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,619.53

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