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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.83, 25,425.96 and 5,264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.83, 25,425.96 and 5,264.06 is: 7,896.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.83 : 25,425.96 = 5,264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.83/25,425.96 = 5,264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.83x = 25,425.96 × 5,264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.83x = 133,843,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,843,779.00/16,950.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.00

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