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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,971.39, 25,452.12 and 5,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,971.39, 25,452.12 and 5,875.20 is: 8,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,971.39 : 25,452.12 = 5,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,971.39/25,452.12 = 5,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,971.39x = 25,452.12 × 5,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,971.39x = 149,536,295.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,536,295.42/16,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,811.08

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