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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.62, 25,391.97 and 5,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.62, 25,391.97 and 5,834.16 is: 8,751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.62 : 25,391.97 = 5,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.62/25,391.97 = 5,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.62x = 25,391.97 × 5,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.62x = 148,140,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,140,815.70/16,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,751.43

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