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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,205.62, 25,809.30 and 5,367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,205.62, 25,809.30 and 5,367.47 is: 8,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,205.62 : 25,809.30 = 5,367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,205.62/25,809.30 = 5,367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,205.62x = 25,809.30 × 5,367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,205.62x = 138,530,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,530,514.42/17,205.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,051.47

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