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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.97, 25,451.70 and 5,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.97, 25,451.70 and 5,879.73 is: 8,816.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.97 : 25,451.70 = 5,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.97/25,451.70 = 5,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.97x = 25,451.70 × 5,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.97x = 149,649,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,649,124.04/16,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,816.39

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