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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.08, 25,603.61 and 5,383.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.08, 25,603.61 and 5,383.21 is: 8,074.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.08 : 25,603.61 = 5,383.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.08/25,603.61 = 5,383.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.08x = 25,603.61 × 5,383.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.08x = 137,829,481.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,829,481.37/17,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,074.81

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