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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.24, 25,878.31 and 5,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.24, 25,878.31 and 5,406.92 is: 8,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.24 : 25,878.31 = 5,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.24/25,878.31 = 5,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.24x = 25,878.31 × 5,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.24x = 139,921,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,921,822.51/17,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.36

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