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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.29, 25,643.84 and 5,407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.29, 25,643.84 and 5,407.59 is: 8,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.29 : 25,643.84 = 5,407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.29/25,643.84 = 5,407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.29x = 25,643.84 × 5,407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.29x = 138,671,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,671,472.29/17,095.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.68

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