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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.96, 25,639.52 and 5,406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.96, 25,639.52 and 5,406.24 is: 8,109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.96 : 25,639.52 = 5,406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.96/25,639.52 = 5,406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.96x = 25,639.52 × 5,406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.96x = 138,613,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,613,398.60/17,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,109.39

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