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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.56, 25,453.08 and 5,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.56, 25,453.08 and 5,279.34 is: 7,920.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.56 : 25,453.08 = 5,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.56/25,453.08 = 5,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.56x = 25,453.08 × 5,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.56x = 134,375,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,375,463.37/16,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,920.02

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