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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,151.08, 25,726.34 and 5,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,151.08, 25,726.34 and 5,464.14 is: 8,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,151.08 : 25,726.34 = 5,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,151.08/25,726.34 = 5,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,151.08x = 25,726.34 × 5,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,151.08x = 140,572,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,572,323.45/17,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,196.12

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