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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.29, 25,451.33 and 5,873.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.29, 25,451.33 and 5,873.97 is: 8,811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.29 : 25,451.33 = 5,873.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.29/25,451.33 = 5,873.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.29x = 25,451.33 × 5,873.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.29x = 149,500,348.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,500,348.88/16,966.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.61

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