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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.08, 25,464.44 and 5,883.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.08, 25,464.44 and 5,883.13 is: 8,824.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.08 : 25,464.44 = 5,883.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.08/25,464.44 = 5,883.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.08x = 25,464.44 × 5,883.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.08x = 149,810,610.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,810,610.90/16,976.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,824.81

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