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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.03, 25,439.94 and 5,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.03, 25,439.94 and 5,867.70 is: 8,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.03 : 25,439.94 = 5,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.03/25,439.94 = 5,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.03x = 25,439.94 × 5,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.03x = 149,273,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,273,935.94/16,964.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,799.44

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