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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.06, 25,299.84 and 5,774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.06, 25,299.84 and 5,774.74 is: 8,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.06 : 25,299.84 = 5,774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.06/25,299.84 = 5,774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.06x = 25,299.84 × 5,774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.06x = 146,099,998.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,099,998.04/16,867.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,661.85

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