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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.92, 25,901.40 and 5,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.92, 25,901.40 and 5,582 is: 8,370.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.92 : 25,901.40 = 5,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.92/25,901.40 = 5,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.92x = 25,901.40 × 5,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.92x = 144,581,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,581,614.80/17,271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,370.91

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