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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,040.81, 25,565.31 and 5,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,040.81, 25,565.31 and 5,354.02 is: 8,032.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,040.81 : 25,565.31 = 5,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,040.81/25,565.31 = 5,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,040.81x = 25,565.31 × 5,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,040.81x = 136,877,181.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,877,181.05/17,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.32

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