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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.97, 25,557.80 and 5,190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.97, 25,557.80 and 5,190.77 is: 7,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.97 : 25,557.80 = 5,190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.97/25,557.80 = 5,190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.97x = 25,557.80 × 5,190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.97x = 132,664,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,664,699.45/17,035.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,787.33

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