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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.70, 25,893.09 and 5,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.70, 25,893.09 and 5,575.02 is: 8,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.70 : 25,893.09 = 5,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.70/25,893.09 = 5,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.70x = 25,893.09 × 5,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.70x = 144,354,494.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,354,494.61/17,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,362.70

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