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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.28, 25,437.12 and 5,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.28, 25,437.12 and 5,866 is: 8,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.28 : 25,437.12 = 5,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.28/25,437.12 = 5,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.28x = 25,437.12 × 5,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.28x = 149,214,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,214,145.92/16,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,796.82

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