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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.03, 25,445.94 and 5,871.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.03, 25,445.94 and 5,871.70 is: 8,805.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.03 : 25,445.94 = 5,871.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.03/25,445.94 = 5,871.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.03x = 25,445.94 × 5,871.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.03x = 149,410,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,410,925.90/16,968.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.44

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