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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.12, 25,549.91 and 5,346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.12, 25,549.91 and 5,346.34 is: 8,019.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.12 : 25,549.91 = 5,346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.12/25,549.91 = 5,346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.12x = 25,549.91 × 5,346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.12x = 136,598,609.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,598,609.06/17,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.59

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