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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.99, 25,544.09 and 5,341.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.99, 25,544.09 and 5,341.39 is: 8,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.99 : 25,544.09 = 5,341.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.99/25,544.09 = 5,341.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.99x = 25,544.09 × 5,341.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.99x = 136,440,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,440,946.89/17,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.22

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