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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.36, 25,275.48 and 5,754.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.36, 25,275.48 and 5,754.02 is: 8,632.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.36 : 25,275.48 = 5,754.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.36/25,275.48 = 5,754.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.36x = 25,275.48 × 5,754.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.36x = 145,435,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,435,617.43/16,847.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,632.55

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