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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.93, 25,463.91 and 5,289.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.93, 25,463.91 and 5,289.15 is: 7,933.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.93 : 25,463.91 = 5,289.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.93/25,463.91 = 5,289.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.93x = 25,463.91 × 5,289.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.93x = 134,682,439.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,682,439.58/16,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,933.73

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