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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.23, 25,888.91 and 5,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.23, 25,888.91 and 5,251.50 is: 7,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.23 : 25,888.91 = 5,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.23/25,888.91 = 5,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.23x = 25,888.91 × 5,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.23x = 135,955,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,955,604.30/17,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,877.27

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