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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,197.35, 25,800.05 and 5,350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,197.35, 25,800.05 and 5,350.54 is: 8,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,197.35 : 25,800.05 = 5,350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,197.35/25,800.05 = 5,350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,197.35x = 25,800.05 × 5,350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,197.35x = 138,044,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,044,199.53/17,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.06

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