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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.56, 25,631.28 and 5,399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.56, 25,631.28 and 5,399.52 is: 8,099.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.56 : 25,631.28 = 5,399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.56/25,631.28 = 5,399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.56x = 25,631.28 × 5,399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.56x = 138,396,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,396,608.99/17,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,099.74

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