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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,292.41, 25,942.26 and 5,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,292.41, 25,942.26 and 5,604.71 is: 8,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,292.41 : 25,942.26 = 5,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,292.41/25,942.26 = 5,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,292.41x = 25,942.26 × 5,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,292.41x = 145,398,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,398,947.37/17,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,408.25

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