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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.94, 25,541.92 and 5,342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.94, 25,541.92 and 5,342.08 is: 8,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.94 : 25,541.92 = 5,342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.94/25,541.92 = 5,342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.94x = 25,541.92 × 5,342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.94x = 136,446,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,446,979.99/17,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.12

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