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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.76, 25,533.33 and 5,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.76, 25,533.33 and 5,929.57 is: 8,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.76 : 25,533.33 = 5,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.76/25,533.33 = 5,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.76x = 25,533.33 × 5,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.76x = 151,401,677.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,401,677.25/17,021.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.60

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