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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.96, 25,462.68 and 5,880.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.96, 25,462.68 and 5,880.63 is: 8,821.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.96 : 25,462.68 = 5,880.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.96/25,462.68 = 5,880.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.96x = 25,462.68 × 5,880.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.96x = 149,736,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,736,570.49/16,973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,821.55

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