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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.58, 25,296.88 and 5,177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.58, 25,296.88 and 5,177.90 is: 7,766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.58 : 25,296.88 = 5,177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.58/25,296.88 = 5,177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.58x = 25,296.88 × 5,177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.58x = 130,984,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,984,714.95/16,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.85

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