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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.38, 25,553.88 and 5,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.38, 25,553.88 and 5,349.51 is: 8,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.38 : 25,553.88 = 5,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.38/25,553.88 = 5,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.38x = 25,553.88 × 5,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.38x = 136,700,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,700,736.60/17,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.52

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