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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.80, 25,497.92 and 5,910.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.80, 25,497.92 and 5,910.08 is: 8,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.80 : 25,497.92 = 5,910.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.80/25,497.92 = 5,910.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.80x = 25,497.92 × 5,910.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.80x = 150,694,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,694,747.03/16,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,866.07

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