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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.66, 25,497.09 and 5,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.66, 25,497.09 and 5,309.76 is: 7,965.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.66 : 25,497.09 = 5,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.66/25,497.09 = 5,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.66x = 25,497.09 × 5,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.66x = 135,383,428.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,383,428.60/16,995.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.76

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