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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.46, 25,412.99 and 5,850.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.46, 25,412.99 and 5,850.26 is: 8,772.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.46 : 25,412.99 = 5,850.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.46/25,412.99 = 5,850.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.46x = 25,412.99 × 5,850.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.46x = 148,672,570.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,672,570.77/16,947.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,772.56

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