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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.76, 25,285.84 and 5,168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.76, 25,285.84 and 5,168.90 is: 7,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.76 : 25,285.84 = 5,168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.76/25,285.84 = 5,168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.76x = 25,285.84 × 5,168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.76x = 130,699,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,699,978.38/16,854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,754.48

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