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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.96, 25,902.68 and 5,422.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.96, 25,902.68 and 5,422.46 is: 8,133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.96 : 25,902.68 = 5,422.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.96/25,902.68 = 5,422.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.96x = 25,902.68 × 5,422.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.96x = 140,456,246.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,456,246.19/17,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,133.45

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