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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.35, 25,878.49 and 5,407.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.35, 25,878.49 and 5,407.03 is: 8,110.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.35 : 25,878.49 = 5,407.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.35/25,878.49 = 5,407.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.35x = 25,878.49 × 5,407.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.35x = 139,925,771.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,925,771.78/17,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.53

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