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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.81, 25,562.66 and 5,354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.81, 25,562.66 and 5,354.04 is: 8,031.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.81 : 25,562.66 = 5,354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.81/25,562.66 = 5,354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.81x = 25,562.66 × 5,354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.81x = 136,863,477.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,863,477.38/17,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,031.51

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