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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,047.46, 25,572.66 and 5,203.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,047.46, 25,572.66 and 5,203.90 is: 7,806.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,047.46 : 25,572.66 = 5,203.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,047.46/25,572.66 = 5,203.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,047.46x = 25,572.66 × 5,203.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,047.46x = 133,077,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,077,463.25/17,047.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.29

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