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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.97, 25,330.86 and 5,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.97, 25,330.86 and 5,644.26 is: 8,463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.97 : 25,330.86 = 5,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.97/25,330.86 = 5,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.97x = 25,330.86 × 5,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.97x = 142,973,959.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,973,959.86/16,892.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,463.52

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