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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,173.99, 25,764.66 and 5,327.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,173.99, 25,764.66 and 5,327.51 is: 7,992.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,173.99 : 25,764.66 = 5,327.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,173.99/25,764.66 = 5,327.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,173.99x = 25,764.66 × 5,327.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,173.99x = 137,261,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,261,482.40/17,173.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.40

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