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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.71, 25,543.04 and 5,342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.71, 25,543.04 and 5,342.84 is: 8,014.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.71 : 25,543.04 = 5,342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.71/25,543.04 = 5,342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.71x = 25,543.04 × 5,342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.71x = 136,472,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,472,221.40/17,028.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,014.25

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