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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.20, 25,495.52 and 5,901.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.20, 25,495.52 and 5,901.45 is: 8,852.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.20 : 25,495.52 = 5,901.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.20/25,495.52 = 5,901.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.20x = 25,495.52 × 5,901.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.20x = 150,460,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,460,507.00/16,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,852.60

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