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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.91, 25,465.70 and 5,883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.91, 25,465.70 and 5,883.96 is: 8,826.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.91 : 25,465.70 = 5,883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.91/25,465.70 = 5,883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.91x = 25,465.70 × 5,883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.91x = 149,839,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,839,160.17/16,976.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.06

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