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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.57, 25,626.25 and 5,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.57, 25,626.25 and 5,995.20 is: 8,987.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.57 : 25,626.25 = 5,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.57/25,626.25 = 5,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.57x = 25,626.25 × 5,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.57x = 153,634,494
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,634,494/17,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,987.33

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