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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.41, 25,435.59 and 5,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.41, 25,435.59 and 5,269.54 is: 7,905.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.41 : 25,435.59 = 5,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.41/25,435.59 = 5,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.41x = 25,435.59 × 5,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.41x = 134,033,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,033,858.93/16,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.08

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