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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.68, 25,333.53 and 5,795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.68, 25,333.53 and 5,795.21 is: 8,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.68 : 25,333.53 = 5,795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.68/25,333.53 = 5,795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.68x = 25,333.53 × 5,795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.68x = 146,812,999.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,812,999.72/16,888.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.98

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