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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,130.39, 25,691.93 and 5,440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,130.39, 25,691.93 and 5,440.87 is: 8,160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,130.39 : 25,691.93 = 5,440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,130.39/25,691.93 = 5,440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,130.39x = 25,691.93 × 5,440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,130.39x = 139,786,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,786,451.18/17,130.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.15

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