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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.09, 25,572.20 and 5,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.09, 25,572.20 and 5,954.73 is: 8,932.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.09 : 25,572.20 = 5,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.09/25,572.20 = 5,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.09x = 25,572.20 × 5,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.09x = 152,275,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,275,516.73/17,048.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.12

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