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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.46, 25,414.49 and 5,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.46, 25,414.49 and 5,851.26 is: 8,774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.46 : 25,414.49 = 5,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.46/25,414.49 = 5,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.46x = 25,414.49 × 5,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.46x = 148,706,788.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,706,788.76/16,948.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,774.06

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