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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.65, 25,747.50 and 5,479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.65, 25,747.50 and 5,479.13 is: 8,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.65 : 25,747.50 = 5,479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.65/25,747.50 = 5,479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.65x = 25,747.50 × 5,479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.65x = 141,073,984.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,073,984.59/17,168.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,216.95

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