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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.58, 25,465.19 and 5,883.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.58, 25,465.19 and 5,883.63 is: 8,825.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.58 : 25,465.19 = 5,883.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.58/25,465.19 = 5,883.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.58x = 25,465.19 × 5,883.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.58x = 149,827,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,827,726.42/16,976.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,825.55

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