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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.46, 25,268.25 and 5,158.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.46, 25,268.25 and 5,158.63 is: 7,737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.46 : 25,268.25 = 5,158.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.46/25,268.25 = 5,158.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.46x = 25,268.25 × 5,158.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.46x = 130,349,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,349,552.50/16,845.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,737.96

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