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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.36, 25,278.53 and 5,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.36, 25,278.53 and 5,759.14 is: 8,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.36 : 25,278.53 = 5,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.36/25,278.53 = 5,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.36x = 25,278.53 × 5,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.36x = 145,582,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,582,593.26/16,852.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,638.71

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