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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.16, 25,547.82 and 5,344.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.16, 25,547.82 and 5,344.84 is: 8,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.16 : 25,547.82 = 5,344.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.16/25,547.82 = 5,344.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.16x = 25,547.82 × 5,344.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.16x = 136,549,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,549,010.25/17,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,017.60

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