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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,979.92, 25,473.52 and 5,886.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,979.92, 25,473.52 and 5,886.96 is: 8,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,979.92 : 25,473.52 = 5,886.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,979.92/25,473.52 = 5,886.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,979.92x = 25,473.52 × 5,886.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,979.92x = 149,961,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961,593.30/16,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.70

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