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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.08, 25,739.84 and 5,473.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.08, 25,739.84 and 5,473.22 is: 8,209.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.08 : 25,739.84 = 5,473.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.08/25,739.84 = 5,473.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.08x = 25,739.84 × 5,473.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.08x = 140,879,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,879,807.08/17,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.74

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