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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.08, 25,741.34 and 5,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.08, 25,741.34 and 5,474.22 is: 8,211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.08 : 25,741.34 = 5,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.08/25,741.34 = 5,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.08x = 25,741.34 × 5,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.08x = 140,913,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,913,758.25/17,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,211.24

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