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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.56, 25,436.58 and 5,268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.56, 25,436.58 and 5,268.34 is: 7,903.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.56 : 25,436.58 = 5,268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.56/25,436.58 = 5,268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.56x = 25,436.58 × 5,268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.56x = 134,008,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,008,551.88/16,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.52

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