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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.94, 25,533.10 and 5,177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.94, 25,533.10 and 5,177.64 is: 7,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.94 : 25,533.10 = 5,177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.94/25,533.10 = 5,177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.94x = 25,533.10 × 5,177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.94x = 132,201,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,201,199.88/17,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,766.52

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