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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,034.08, 25,551.35 and 5,347.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,034.08, 25,551.35 and 5,347.30 is: 8,021.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,034.08 : 25,551.35 = 5,347.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,034.08/25,551.35 = 5,347.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,034.08x = 25,551.35 × 5,347.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,034.08x = 136,630,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,630,707.12/17,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,021.02

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