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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.23, 25,406.61 and 5,850.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.23, 25,406.61 and 5,850.55 is: 8,772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.23 : 25,406.61 = 5,850.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.23/25,406.61 = 5,850.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.23x = 25,406.61 × 5,850.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.23x = 148,642,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,642,642.14/16,943.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.98

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