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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.36, 25,451.22 and 5,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.36, 25,451.22 and 5,871.48 is: 8,807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.36 : 25,451.22 = 5,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.36/25,451.22 = 5,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.36x = 25,451.22 × 5,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.36x = 149,436,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,436,329.21/16,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.80

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