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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.06, 25,301.34 and 5,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.06, 25,301.34 and 5,775.74 is: 8,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.06 : 25,301.34 = 5,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.06/25,301.34 = 5,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.06x = 25,301.34 × 5,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.06x = 146,133,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,133,961.49/16,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.35

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