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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.58, 25,478.67 and 5,892.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.58, 25,478.67 and 5,892.66 is: 8,839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.58 : 25,478.67 = 5,892.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.58/25,478.67 = 5,892.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.58x = 25,478.67 × 5,892.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.58x = 150,137,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,137,139.56/16,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,839.09

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