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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.58, 25,411.21 and 5,699.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.58, 25,411.21 and 5,699.57 is: 8,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.58 : 25,411.21 = 5,699.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.58/25,411.21 = 5,699.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.58x = 25,411.21 × 5,699.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.58x = 144,832,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,832,828.87/16,952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.41

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