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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.28, 25,573.24 and 5,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.28, 25,573.24 and 5,361.76 is: 8,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.28 : 25,573.24 = 5,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.28/25,573.24 = 5,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.28x = 25,573.24 × 5,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.28x = 137,117,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,117,575.30/17,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.48

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