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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,013.56, 25,516.68 and 5,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,013.56, 25,516.68 and 5,325.24 is: 7,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,013.56 : 25,516.68 = 5,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,013.56/25,516.68 = 5,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,013.56x = 25,516.68 × 5,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,013.56x = 135,882,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,882,445.00/17,013.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.71

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