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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.69, 25,879.01 and 5,407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.69, 25,879.01 and 5,407.38 is: 8,111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.69 : 25,879.01 = 5,407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.69/25,879.01 = 5,407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.69x = 25,879.01 × 5,407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.69x = 139,937,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,937,484.66/17,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.05

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