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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.36, 25,431.96 and 5,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.36, 25,431.96 and 5,864.44 is: 8,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.36 : 25,431.96 = 5,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.36/25,431.96 = 5,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.36x = 25,431.96 × 5,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.36x = 149,144,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,144,203.50/16,957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,795.25

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