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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.97, 25,354.32 and 5,808.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.97, 25,354.32 and 5,808.66 is: 8,713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.97 : 25,354.32 = 5,808.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.97/25,354.32 = 5,808.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.97x = 25,354.32 × 5,808.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.97x = 147,274,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,274,650.17/16,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,713.46

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