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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.37, 25,523.06 and 5,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.37, 25,523.06 and 5,329.50 is: 7,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.37 : 25,523.06 = 5,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.37/25,523.06 = 5,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.37x = 25,523.06 × 5,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.37x = 136,025,121.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,025,121.62/17,015.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.25

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