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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.44, 25,287.68 and 5,765.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.44, 25,287.68 and 5,765.24 is: 8,647.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.44 : 25,287.68 = 5,765.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.44/25,287.68 = 5,765.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.44x = 25,287.68 × 5,765.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.44x = 145,789,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,789,544.24/16,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.87

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