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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.94, 25,636.23 and 5,404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.94, 25,636.23 and 5,404.15 is: 8,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.94 : 25,636.23 = 5,404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.94/25,636.23 = 5,404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.94x = 25,636.23 × 5,404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.94x = 138,542,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,542,032.35/17,090.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,106.17

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