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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.96, 25,794.81 and 5,357.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.96, 25,794.81 and 5,357.81 is: 8,036.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.96 : 25,794.81 = 5,357.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.96/25,794.81 = 5,357.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.96x = 25,794.81 × 5,357.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.96x = 138,203,690.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,203,690.97/17,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,036.99

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