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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.64, 25,444.88 and 5,276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.64, 25,444.88 and 5,276.04 is: 7,914.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.64 : 25,444.88 = 5,276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.64/25,444.88 = 5,276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.64x = 25,444.88 × 5,276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.64x = 134,248,204.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,248,204.68/16,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,914.81

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