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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.60, 25,437.54 and 5,867.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.60, 25,437.54 and 5,867.84 is: 8,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.60 : 25,437.54 = 5,867.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.60/25,437.54 = 5,867.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.60x = 25,437.54 × 5,867.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.60x = 149,263,414.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,263,414.71/16,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.08

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