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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.61, 25,444.73 and 5,865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.61, 25,444.73 and 5,865.32 is: 8,798.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.61 : 25,444.73 = 5,865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.61/25,444.73 = 5,865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.61x = 25,444.73 × 5,865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.61x = 149,241,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,241,327.21/16,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,798.77

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