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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.69, 25,553.65 and 5,942.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.69, 25,553.65 and 5,942.34 is: 8,913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.69 : 25,553.65 = 5,942.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.69/25,553.65 = 5,942.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.69x = 25,553.65 × 5,942.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.69x = 151,848,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,848,319.06/17,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,913.54

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