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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.92, 25,899.90 and 5,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.92, 25,899.90 and 5,581 is: 8,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.92 : 25,899.90 = 5,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.92/25,899.90 = 5,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.92x = 25,899.90 × 5,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.92x = 144,547,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,547,341.90/17,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,369.41

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