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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.62, 25,277.40 and 5,753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.62, 25,277.40 and 5,753.71 is: 8,631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.62 : 25,277.40 = 5,753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.62/25,277.40 = 5,753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.62x = 25,277.40 × 5,753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.62x = 145,438,780.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,438,780.34/16,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,631.58

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