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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.08, 25,538.73 and 5,336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.08, 25,538.73 and 5,336.30 is: 8,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.08 : 25,538.73 = 5,336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.08/25,538.73 = 5,336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.08x = 25,538.73 × 5,336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.08x = 136,282,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,282,225.08/17,023.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,005.73

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