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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902, 25,364.52 and 5,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902, 25,364.52 and 5,958 is: 8,941.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902 : 25,364.52 = 5,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902/25,364.52 = 5,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902x = 25,364.52 × 5,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902x = 151,121,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,121,810.16/16,902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,941.06

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