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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.16, 25,504.16 and 5,916

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.16, 25,504.16 and 5,916 is: 8,870.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.16 : 25,504.16 = 5,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.16/25,504.16 = 5,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.16x = 25,504.16 × 5,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.16x = 150,882,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,882,610.56/17,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.15

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