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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.57, 25,514.44 and 5,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.57, 25,514.44 and 5,913.88 is: 8,872.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.57 : 25,514.44 = 5,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.57/25,514.44 = 5,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.57x = 25,514.44 × 5,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.57x = 150,889,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,889,291.12/17,006.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,872.41

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