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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.58, 25,878.83 and 5,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.58, 25,878.83 and 5,407.26 is: 8,110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.58 : 25,878.83 = 5,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.58/25,878.83 = 5,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.58x = 25,878.83 × 5,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.58x = 139,933,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,933,438.22/17,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.87

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