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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.49, 25,543.34 and 5,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.49, 25,543.34 and 5,340.89 is: 8,012.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.49 : 25,543.34 = 5,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.49/25,543.34 = 5,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.49x = 25,543.34 × 5,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.49x = 136,424,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,424,142.47/17,026.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,012.46

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