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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.09, 25,565.68 and 5,354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.09, 25,565.68 and 5,354.32 is: 8,032.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.09 : 25,565.68 = 5,354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.09/25,565.68 = 5,354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.09x = 25,565.68 × 5,354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.09x = 136,886,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,886,831.74/17,041.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,032.75

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