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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.54, 25,814.88 and 5,523.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.54, 25,814.88 and 5,523.24 is: 8,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.54 : 25,814.88 = 5,523.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.54/25,814.88 = 5,523.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.54x = 25,814.88 × 5,523.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.54x = 142,581,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,581,777.81/17,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,284.08

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