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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.96, 25,541.91 and 5,342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.96, 25,541.91 and 5,342.09 is: 8,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.96 : 25,541.91 = 5,342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.96/25,541.91 = 5,342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.96x = 25,541.91 × 5,342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.96x = 136,447,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,447,054.28/17,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,013.12

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