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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.99, 25,303.35 and 5,771.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.99, 25,303.35 and 5,771.70 is: 8,658.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.99 : 25,303.35 = 5,771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.99/25,303.35 = 5,771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.99x = 25,303.35 × 5,771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.99x = 146,043,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,043,345.20/16,867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,658.02

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