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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.62, 25,517.43 and 5,325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.62, 25,517.43 and 5,325.75 is: 7,988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.62 : 25,517.43 = 5,325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.62/25,517.43 = 5,325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.62x = 25,517.43 × 5,325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.62x = 135,899,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,899,452.82/17,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.63

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