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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.63, 25,553.67 and 5,348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.63, 25,553.67 and 5,348.85 is: 8,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.63 : 25,553.67 = 5,348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.63/25,553.67 = 5,348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.63x = 25,553.67 × 5,348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.63x = 136,682,606.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,682,606.64/17,035.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.34

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