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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.16, 25,498.16 and 5,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.16, 25,498.16 and 5,912 is: 8,864.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.16 : 25,498.16 = 5,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.16/25,498.16 = 5,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.16x = 25,498.16 × 5,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.16x = 150,745,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,745,121.92/17,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,864.15

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