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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.34, 25,738.91 and 5,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.34, 25,738.91 and 5,912.24 is: 8,869.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.34 : 25,738.91 = 5,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.34/25,738.91 = 5,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.34x = 25,738.91 × 5,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.34x = 152,174,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,174,583.70/17,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,869.36

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