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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.04, 25,465.88 and 5,884.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.04, 25,465.88 and 5,884.09 is: 8,826.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.04 : 25,465.88 = 5,884.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.04/25,465.88 = 5,884.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.04x = 25,465.88 × 5,884.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.04x = 149,843,480.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,843,480.89/16,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,826.24

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