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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.56, 25,355.34 and 5,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.56, 25,355.34 and 5,805.36 is: 8,709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.56 : 25,355.34 = 5,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.56/25,355.34 = 5,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.56x = 25,355.34 × 5,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.56x = 147,196,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,196,876.62/16,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,709.07

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