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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,932.48, 25,396.97 and 5,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,932.48, 25,396.97 and 5,245.80 is: 7,868.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,932.48 : 25,396.97 = 5,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,932.48/25,396.97 = 5,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,932.48x = 25,396.97 × 5,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,932.48x = 133,227,399.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,227,399.00/16,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.16

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