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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.76, 25,197.38 and 5,109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.76, 25,197.38 and 5,109.89 is: 7,665.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.76 : 25,197.38 = 5,109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.76/25,197.38 = 5,109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.76x = 25,197.38 × 5,109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.76x = 128,755,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,755,707.71/16,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,665.97

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