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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.88, 25,520.37 and 5,325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.88, 25,520.37 and 5,325.01 is: 7,988.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.88 : 25,520.37 = 5,325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.88/25,520.37 = 5,325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.88x = 25,520.37 × 5,325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.88x = 135,896,225.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,896,225.45/17,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.78

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