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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.64, 25,446.96 and 5,275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.64, 25,446.96 and 5,275.53 is: 7,913.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.64 : 25,446.96 = 5,275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.64/25,446.96 = 5,275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.64x = 25,446.96 × 5,275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.64x = 134,246,200.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,246,200.89/16,964.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.30

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