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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.94, 25,532.91 and 5,336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.94, 25,532.91 and 5,336.07 is: 8,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.94 : 25,532.91 = 5,336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.94/25,532.91 = 5,336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.94x = 25,532.91 × 5,336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.94x = 136,245,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,245,395.06/17,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,004.11

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