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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.41, 25,434.24 and 5,863.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.41, 25,434.24 and 5,863.17 is: 8,795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.41 : 25,434.24 = 5,863.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.41/25,434.24 = 5,863.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.41x = 25,434.24 × 5,863.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.41x = 149,125,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,125,272.94/16,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.14

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