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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.53, 25,437.44 and 5,715.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.53, 25,437.44 and 5,715.64 is: 8,571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.53 : 25,437.44 = 5,715.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.53/25,437.44 = 5,715.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.53x = 25,437.44 × 5,715.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.53x = 145,391,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,391,220.98/16,961.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,571.82

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