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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.38, 25,449.13 and 5,873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.38, 25,449.13 and 5,873.19 is: 8,808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.38 : 25,449.13 = 5,873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.38/25,449.13 = 5,873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.38x = 25,449.13 × 5,873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.38x = 149,467,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,467,575.82/16,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,808.08

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