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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.97, 25,439.70 and 5,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.97, 25,439.70 and 5,871.73 is: 8,804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.97 : 25,439.70 = 5,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.97/25,439.70 = 5,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.97x = 25,439.70 × 5,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.97x = 149,375,049.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,375,049.68/16,965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,804.39

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