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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,082.81, 25,626.69 and 5,393.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,082.81, 25,626.69 and 5,393.34 is: 8,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,082.81 : 25,626.69 = 5,393.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,082.81/25,626.69 = 5,393.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,082.81x = 25,626.69 × 5,393.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,082.81x = 138,213,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,213,452.24/17,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.79

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