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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.99, 25,481.57 and 5,897.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.99, 25,481.57 and 5,897.13 is: 8,844.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.99 : 25,481.57 = 5,897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.99/25,481.57 = 5,897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.99x = 25,481.57 × 5,897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.99x = 150,268,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,268,101.41/16,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,844.51

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