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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.03, 25,822.08 and 5,367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.03, 25,822.08 and 5,367.59 is: 8,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.03 : 25,822.08 = 5,367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.03/25,822.08 = 5,367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.03x = 25,822.08 × 5,367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.03x = 138,602,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,602,209.28/17,217.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,050.30

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