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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.78, 25,866.99 and 5,554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.78, 25,866.99 and 5,554.74 is: 8,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.78 : 25,866.99 = 5,554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.78/25,866.99 = 5,554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.78x = 25,866.99 × 5,554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.78x = 143,684,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,684,404.03/17,241.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,333.50

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