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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.30, 25,522.96 and 5,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.30, 25,522.96 and 5,329.44 is: 7,994.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.30 : 25,522.96 = 5,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.30/25,522.96 = 5,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.30x = 25,522.96 × 5,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.30x = 136,023,083.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,023,083.94/17,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.16

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