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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.65, 25,554.56 and 5,346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.65, 25,554.56 and 5,346.87 is: 8,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.65 : 25,554.56 = 5,346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.65/25,554.56 = 5,346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.65x = 25,554.56 × 5,346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.65x = 136,636,910.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,636,910.23/17,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.59

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