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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.62, 25,620.93 and 5,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.62, 25,620.93 and 5,394.75 is: 8,092.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.62 : 25,620.93 = 5,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.62/25,620.93 = 5,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.62x = 25,620.93 × 5,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.62x = 138,218,512.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,218,512.12/17,080.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.13

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