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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.86, 25,402.90 and 5,841.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.86, 25,402.90 and 5,841.91 is: 8,763.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.86 : 25,402.90 = 5,841.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.86/25,402.90 = 5,841.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.86x = 25,402.90 × 5,841.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.86x = 148,401,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,401,377.43/16,934.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,763.07

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