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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.84, 25,516.26 and 5,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.84, 25,516.26 and 5,333.88 is: 8,000.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.84 : 25,516.26 = 5,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.84/25,516.26 = 5,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.84x = 25,516.26 × 5,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.84x = 136,100,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,100,668.89/17,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,000.82

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