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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.28, 25,276.42 and 5,761.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.28, 25,276.42 and 5,761.41 is: 8,636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.28 : 25,276.42 = 5,761.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.28/25,276.42 = 5,761.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.28x = 25,276.42 × 5,761.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.28x = 145,627,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,627,818.95/16,862.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,636.31

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