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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.55, 25,462.44 and 5,882.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.55, 25,462.44 and 5,882.46 is: 8,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.55 : 25,462.44 = 5,882.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.55/25,462.44 = 5,882.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.55x = 25,462.44 × 5,882.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.55x = 149,781,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,781,784.80/16,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,823.39

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