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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.52, 25,573.96 and 5,948.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.52, 25,573.96 and 5,948.21 is: 8,926.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.52 : 25,573.96 = 5,948.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.52/25,573.96 = 5,948.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.52x = 25,573.96 × 5,948.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.52x = 152,119,284.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,119,284.61/17,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,926.39

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