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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.73, 25,879.48 and 5,567.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.73, 25,879.48 and 5,567.22 is: 8,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.73 : 25,879.48 = 5,567.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.73/25,879.48 = 5,567.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.73x = 25,879.48 × 5,567.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.73x = 144,076,758.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,076,758.65/17,256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,349.02

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