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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.58, 25,449.87 and 5,867.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.58, 25,449.87 and 5,867.21 is: 8,800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.58 : 25,449.87 = 5,867.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.58/25,449.87 = 5,867.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.58x = 25,449.87 × 5,867.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.58x = 149,319,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,319,729.31/16,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,800.82

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