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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.52, 25,486.88 and 5,903.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.52, 25,486.88 and 5,903.28 is: 8,851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.52 : 25,486.88 = 5,903.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.52/25,486.88 = 5,903.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.52x = 25,486.88 × 5,903.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.52x = 150,456,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,456,188.97/16,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,851.66

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