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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.44, 25,926.29 and 5,594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.44, 25,926.29 and 5,594.67 is: 8,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.44 : 25,926.29 = 5,594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.44/25,926.29 = 5,594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.44x = 25,926.29 × 5,594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.44x = 145,049,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,049,036.87/17,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,393.34

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