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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.44, 25,437.06 and 5,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.44, 25,437.06 and 5,276.76 is: 7,912.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.44 : 25,437.06 = 5,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.44/25,437.06 = 5,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.44x = 25,437.06 × 5,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.44x = 134,225,260.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,225,260.73/16,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.62

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