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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.56, 25,566.44 and 5,354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.56, 25,566.44 and 5,354.77 is: 8,033.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.56 : 25,566.44 = 5,354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.56/25,566.44 = 5,354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.56x = 25,566.44 × 5,354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.56x = 136,902,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,902,405.92/17,041.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.44

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