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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,987.59, 25,474.21 and 5,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,987.59, 25,474.21 and 5,889.27 is: 8,831.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,987.59 : 25,474.21 = 5,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,987.59/25,474.21 = 5,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,987.59x = 25,474.21 × 5,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,987.59x = 150,024,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,024,614.66/16,987.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,831.42

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