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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.70, 25,469.44 and 5,889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.70, 25,469.44 and 5,889.11 is: 8,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.70 : 25,469.44 = 5,889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.70/25,469.44 = 5,889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.70x = 25,469.44 × 5,889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.70x = 149,992,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,992,191.73/16,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,830.50

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