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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.57, 25,533.86 and 5,336.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.57, 25,533.86 and 5,336.70 is: 8,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.57 : 25,533.86 = 5,336.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.57/25,533.86 = 5,336.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.57x = 25,533.86 × 5,336.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.57x = 136,266,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,266,550.66/17,022.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.05

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