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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,267.83, 25,904.69 and 5,419.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,267.83, 25,904.69 and 5,419.33 is: 8,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,267.83 : 25,904.69 = 5,419.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,267.83/25,904.69 = 5,419.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,267.83x = 25,904.69 × 5,419.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,267.83x = 140,386,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,386,063.66/17,267.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,129.92

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