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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.60, 25,513.80 and 5,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.60, 25,513.80 and 5,319.60 is: 7,980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.60 : 25,513.80 = 5,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.60/25,513.80 = 5,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.60x = 25,513.80 × 5,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.60x = 135,723,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,723,210.48/17,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,980.15

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