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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.22, 25,494.63 and 5,903.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.22, 25,494.63 and 5,903.27 is: 8,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.22 : 25,494.63 = 5,903.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.22/25,494.63 = 5,903.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.22x = 25,494.63 × 5,903.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.22x = 150,501,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,501,684.44/16,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.01

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