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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.70, 25,442.44 and 5,871.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.70, 25,442.44 and 5,871.11 is: 8,803.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.70 : 25,442.44 = 5,871.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.70/25,442.44 = 5,871.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.70x = 25,442.44 × 5,871.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.70x = 149,375,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,375,222.02/16,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,803.50

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