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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.94, 25,475.91 and 5,297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.94, 25,475.91 and 5,297.14 is: 7,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.94 : 25,475.91 = 5,297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.94/25,475.91 = 5,297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.94x = 25,475.91 × 5,297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.94x = 134,949,461.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,949,461.90/16,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,945.71

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