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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,987.68, 25,480.08 and 5,892.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,987.68, 25,480.08 and 5,892.48 is: 8,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,987.68 : 25,480.08 = 5,892.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,987.68/25,480.08 = 5,892.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,987.68x = 25,480.08 × 5,892.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,987.68x = 150,140,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,140,861.80/16,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,838.22

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