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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.60, 25,640.46 and 5,406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.60, 25,640.46 and 5,406.12 is: 8,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.60 : 25,640.46 = 5,406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.60/25,640.46 = 5,406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.60x = 25,640.46 × 5,406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.60x = 138,615,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,615,403.62/17,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.72

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