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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.81, 25,628.19 and 5,394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.81, 25,628.19 and 5,394.34 is: 8,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.81 : 25,628.19 = 5,394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.81/25,628.19 = 5,394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.81x = 25,628.19 × 5,394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.81x = 138,247,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,247,170.44/17,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,092.29

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