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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.97, 25,879.44 and 5,566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.97, 25,879.44 and 5,566.19 is: 8,349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.97 : 25,879.44 = 5,566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.97/25,879.44 = 5,566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.97x = 25,879.44 × 5,566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.97x = 144,049,722.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,049,722.91/17,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.27

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