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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.05, 25,552.81 and 5,348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.05, 25,552.81 and 5,348.27 is: 8,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.05 : 25,552.81 = 5,348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.05/25,552.81 = 5,348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.05x = 25,552.81 × 5,348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.05x = 136,663,397.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,663,397.71/17,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.48

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