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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.56, 25,441.12 and 5,867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.56, 25,441.12 and 5,867.54 is: 8,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.56 : 25,441.12 = 5,867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.56/25,441.12 = 5,867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.56x = 25,441.12 × 5,867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.56x = 149,276,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,276,789.24/16,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.41

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