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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.48, 25,622.34 and 5,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.48, 25,622.34 and 5,395 is: 8,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.48 : 25,622.34 = 5,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.48/25,622.34 = 5,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.48x = 25,622.34 × 5,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.48x = 138,232,524.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,232,524.30/17,083.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.59

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