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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.54, 25,607.46 and 5,222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.54, 25,607.46 and 5,222.05 is: 7,834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.54 : 25,607.46 = 5,222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.54/25,607.46 = 5,222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.54x = 25,607.46 × 5,222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.54x = 133,723,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,723,506.72/17,068.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.50

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