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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.03, 25,514.34 and 5,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.03, 25,514.34 and 5,913.28 is: 8,870.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.03 : 25,514.34 = 5,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.03/25,514.34 = 5,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.03x = 25,514.34 × 5,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.03x = 150,873,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,873,407.66/17,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.72

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