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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.06, 25,799.30 and 5,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.06, 25,799.30 and 5,350.60 is: 8,027.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.06 : 25,799.30 = 5,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.06/25,799.30 = 5,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.06x = 25,799.30 × 5,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.06x = 138,041,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,041,734.58/17,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.05

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