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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.94, 25,508.70 and 5,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.94, 25,508.70 and 5,913.84 is: 8,868.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.94 : 25,508.70 = 5,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.94/25,508.70 = 5,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.94x = 25,508.70 × 5,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.94x = 150,854,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,854,370.41/17,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,868.60

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