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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,925.48, 25,389.92 and 5,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,925.48, 25,389.92 and 5,830.72 is: 8,746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,925.48 : 25,389.92 = 5,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,925.48/25,389.92 = 5,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,925.48x = 25,389.92 × 5,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,925.48x = 148,041,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,041,514.34/16,925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,746.67

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