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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.78, 25,553.48 and 5,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.78, 25,553.48 and 5,346.10 is: 8,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.78 : 25,553.48 = 5,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.78/25,553.48 = 5,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.78x = 25,553.48 × 5,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.78x = 136,611,459.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,611,459.43/17,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.50

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