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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.48, 25,284.72 and 5,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.48, 25,284.72 and 5,762.40 is: 8,644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.48 : 25,284.72 = 5,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.48/25,284.72 = 5,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.48x = 25,284.72 × 5,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.48x = 145,700,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,700,670.53/16,854.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,644.63

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