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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.99, 25,302.38 and 5,774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.99, 25,302.38 and 5,774.13 is: 8,660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.99 : 25,302.38 = 5,774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.99/25,302.38 = 5,774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.99x = 25,302.38 × 5,774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.99x = 146,099,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,099,129.33/16,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,660.30

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