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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.96, 25,475.94 and 5,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.96, 25,475.94 and 5,298.09 is: 7,947.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.96 : 25,475.94 = 5,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.96/25,475.94 = 5,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.96x = 25,475.94 × 5,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.96x = 134,973,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,973,822.95/16,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.14

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