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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.36, 25,437.96 and 5,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.36, 25,437.96 and 5,868.44 is: 8,801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.36 : 25,437.96 = 5,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.36/25,437.96 = 5,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.36x = 25,437.96 × 5,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.36x = 149,281,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,281,141.98/16,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,801.25

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