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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.58, 25,477.17 and 5,891.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.58, 25,477.17 and 5,891.66 is: 8,837.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.58 : 25,477.17 = 5,891.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.58/25,477.17 = 5,891.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.58x = 25,477.17 × 5,891.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.58x = 150,102,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,102,823.40/16,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,837.59

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