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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.76, 25,507.20 and 5,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.76, 25,507.20 and 5,909.60 is: 8,863.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.76 : 25,507.20 = 5,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.76/25,507.20 = 5,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.76x = 25,507.20 × 5,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.76x = 150,737,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,737,349.12/17,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,863.90

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