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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.29, 25,449.83 and 5,872.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.29, 25,449.83 and 5,872.97 is: 8,810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.29 : 25,449.83 = 5,872.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.29/25,449.83 = 5,872.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.29x = 25,449.83 × 5,872.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.29x = 149,466,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,466,058.73/16,965.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,810.11

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