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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,164.52, 25,747.24 and 5,477.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,164.52, 25,747.24 and 5,477.75 is: 8,216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,164.52 : 25,747.24 = 5,477.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,164.52/25,747.24 = 5,477.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,164.52x = 25,747.24 × 5,477.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,164.52x = 141,036,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,036,801.48/17,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.76

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