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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.97, 25,358.67 and 5,216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.97, 25,358.67 and 5,216.67 is: 7,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.97 : 25,358.67 = 5,216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.97/25,358.67 = 5,216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.97x = 25,358.67 × 5,216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.97x = 132,287,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,287,813.03/16,904.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.38

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