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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.44, 25,493.15 and 5,309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.44, 25,493.15 and 5,309.66 is: 7,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.44 : 25,493.15 = 5,309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.44/25,493.15 = 5,309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.44x = 25,493.15 × 5,309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.44x = 135,359,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,359,958.83/16,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.49

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