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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.60, 25,434.30 and 5,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.60, 25,434.30 and 5,266.60 is: 7,900.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.60 : 25,434.30 = 5,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.60/25,434.30 = 5,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.60x = 25,434.30 × 5,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.60x = 133,952,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,952,284.38/16,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,900.65

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