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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,930.55, 25,394.21 and 5,835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,930.55, 25,394.21 and 5,835.71 is: 8,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,930.55 : 25,394.21 = 5,835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,930.55/25,394.21 = 5,835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,930.55x = 25,394.21 × 5,835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,930.55x = 148,193,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193,301.43/16,930.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,753.01

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