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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.66, 25,498.59 and 5,310.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.66, 25,498.59 and 5,310.76 is: 7,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.66 : 25,498.59 = 5,310.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.66/25,498.59 = 5,310.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.66x = 25,498.59 × 5,310.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.66x = 135,416,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,416,891.83/16,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.26

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