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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,891.98, 25,329.35 and 5,643.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,891.98, 25,329.35 and 5,643.27 is: 8,462.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,891.98 : 25,329.35 = 5,643.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,891.98/25,329.35 = 5,643.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,891.98x = 25,329.35 × 5,643.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,891.98x = 142,940,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,940,360.97/16,891.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,462.03

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