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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.56, 25,435.08 and 5,267.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.56, 25,435.08 and 5,267.34 is: 7,902.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.56 : 25,435.08 = 5,267.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.56/25,435.08 = 5,267.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.56x = 25,435.08 × 5,267.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.56x = 133,975,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,975,214.29/16,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.02

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