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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.84, 25,882.24 and 5,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.84, 25,882.24 and 5,570.16 is: 8,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.84 : 25,882.24 = 5,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.84/25,882.24 = 5,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.84x = 25,882.24 × 5,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.84x = 144,168,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,168,217.96/17,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.27

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