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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.80, 25,925.40 and 5,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.80, 25,925.40 and 5,593.50 is: 8,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.80 : 25,925.40 = 5,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.80/25,925.40 = 5,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.80x = 25,925.40 × 5,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.80x = 145,013,724.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,013,724.90/17,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,391.12

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