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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.68, 25,879.48 and 5,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.68, 25,879.48 and 5,567.16 is: 8,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.68 : 25,879.48 = 5,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.68/25,879.48 = 5,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.68x = 25,879.48 × 5,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.68x = 144,075,205.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,075,205.88/17,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,348.95

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