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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.21, 25,547.72 and 5,935.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.21, 25,547.72 and 5,935.28 is: 8,903.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.21 : 25,547.72 = 5,935.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.21/25,547.72 = 5,935.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.21x = 25,547.72 × 5,935.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.21x = 151,632,714.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,632,714.15/17,030.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,903.75

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