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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.72, 25,450.92 and 5,869.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.72, 25,450.92 and 5,869.44 is: 8,804.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.72 : 25,450.92 = 5,869.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.72/25,450.92 = 5,869.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.72x = 25,450.92 × 5,869.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.72x = 149,382,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,382,647.88/16,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.97

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