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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,976.93, 25,465.41 and 5,290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,976.93, 25,465.41 and 5,290.15 is: 7,935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,976.93 : 25,465.41 = 5,290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,976.93/25,465.41 = 5,290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,976.93x = 25,465.41 × 5,290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,976.93x = 134,715,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,715,838.71/16,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,935.23

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