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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.37, 25,724.97 and 5,303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.37, 25,724.97 and 5,303.73 is: 7,955.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.37 : 25,724.97 = 5,303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.37/25,724.97 = 5,303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.37x = 25,724.97 × 5,303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.37x = 136,438,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,438,295.14/17,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.41

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