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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.13, 25,571.60 and 5,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.13, 25,571.60 and 5,361.26 is: 8,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.13 : 25,571.60 = 5,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.13/25,571.60 = 5,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.13x = 25,571.60 × 5,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.13x = 137,095,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,095,861.66/17,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.17

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