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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.67, 25,921.58 and 5,593.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.67, 25,921.58 and 5,593.97 is: 8,390.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.67 : 25,921.58 = 5,593.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.67/25,921.58 = 5,593.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.67x = 25,921.58 × 5,593.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.67x = 145,004,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,004,383.29/17,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,390.65

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