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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.22, 25,628.84 and 5,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.22, 25,628.84 and 5,985 is: 8,981.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.22 : 25,628.84 = 5,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.22/25,628.84 = 5,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.22x = 25,628.84 × 5,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.22x = 153,388,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,388,577.48/17,078.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,981.53

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