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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.60, 25,628.46 and 5,398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.60, 25,628.46 and 5,398.12 is: 8,096.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.60 : 25,628.46 = 5,398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.60/25,628.46 = 5,398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.60x = 25,628.46 × 5,398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.60x = 138,345,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,345,502.50/17,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,096.73

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