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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.08, 25,292.06 and 5,767.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.08, 25,292.06 and 5,767.71 is: 8,651.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.08 : 25,292.06 = 5,767.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.08/25,292.06 = 5,767.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.08x = 25,292.06 × 5,767.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.08x = 145,877,267.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,877,267.38/16,861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,651.72

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