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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.22, 25,493.13 and 5,902.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.22, 25,493.13 and 5,902.27 is: 8,853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.22 : 25,493.13 = 5,902.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.22/25,493.13 = 5,902.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.22x = 25,493.13 × 5,902.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.22x = 150,467,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,467,272.67/16,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,853.51

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