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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.62, 25,493.44 and 5,309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.62, 25,493.44 and 5,309.84 is: 7,964.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.62 : 25,493.44 = 5,309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.62/25,493.44 = 5,309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.62x = 25,493.44 × 5,309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.62x = 135,366,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,366,087.45/16,995.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.76

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