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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.31, 25,858.41 and 5,547.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.31, 25,858.41 and 5,547.81 is: 8,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.31 : 25,858.41 = 5,547.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.31/25,858.41 = 5,547.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.31x = 25,858.41 × 5,547.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.31x = 143,457,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,457,545.58/17,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,322.50

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