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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.58, 25,725.51 and 5,463.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.58, 25,725.51 and 5,463.54 is: 8,195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.58 : 25,725.51 = 5,463.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.58/25,725.51 = 5,463.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.58x = 25,725.51 × 5,463.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.58x = 140,552,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,552,352.91/17,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.20

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