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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.55, 25,642.26 and 5,408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.55, 25,642.26 and 5,408.25 is: 8,111.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.55 : 25,642.26 = 5,408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.55/25,642.26 = 5,408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.55x = 25,642.26 × 5,408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.55x = 138,679,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,679,752.65/17,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.56

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