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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,263.93, 25,895.90 and 5,419.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,263.93, 25,895.90 and 5,419.53 is: 8,129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,263.93 : 25,895.90 = 5,419.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,263.93/25,895.90 = 5,419.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,263.93x = 25,895.90 × 5,419.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,263.93x = 140,343,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,343,606.93/17,263.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.30

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