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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.65, 25,333.22 and 5,801.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.65, 25,333.22 and 5,801.45 is: 8,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.65 : 25,333.22 = 5,801.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.65/25,333.22 = 5,801.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.65x = 25,333.22 × 5,801.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.65x = 146,969,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,969,253.50/16,893.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,699.68

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