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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.81, 25,533.52 and 5,335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.81, 25,533.52 and 5,335.13 is: 8,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.81 : 25,533.52 = 5,335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.81/25,533.52 = 5,335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.81x = 25,533.52 × 5,335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.81x = 136,224,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,224,648.56/17,021.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,002.95

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