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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.78, 25,550.48 and 5,344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.78, 25,550.48 and 5,344.10 is: 8,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.78 : 25,550.48 = 5,344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.78/25,550.48 = 5,344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.78x = 25,550.48 × 5,344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.78x = 136,544,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,544,165.70/17,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.50

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