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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,113.61, 25,672.85 and 5,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,113.61, 25,672.85 and 5,268.37 is: 7,903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,113.61 : 25,672.85 = 5,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,113.61/25,672.85 = 5,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,113.61x = 25,672.85 × 5,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,113.61x = 135,254,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,254,098.26/17,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,903.30

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