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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.50, 25,510.55 and 5,319.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.50, 25,510.55 and 5,319.63 is: 7,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.50 : 25,510.55 = 5,319.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.50/25,510.55 = 5,319.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.50x = 25,510.55 × 5,319.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.50x = 135,706,660.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,706,660.50/17,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,980.16

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