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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042, 25,558.74 and 5,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042, 25,558.74 and 5,947.04 is: 8,919.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042 : 25,558.74 = 5,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042/25,558.74 = 5,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042x = 25,558.74 × 5,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042x = 151,998,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,998,849.13/17,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,919.07

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