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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.69, 25,452.96 and 5,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.69, 25,452.96 and 5,876.40 is: 8,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.69 : 25,452.96 = 5,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.69/25,452.96 = 5,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.69x = 25,452.96 × 5,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.69x = 149,571,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,571,774.14/16,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,812.50

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