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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,293.91, 25,944.51 and 5,606.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,293.91, 25,944.51 and 5,606.22 is: 8,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,293.91 : 25,944.51 = 5,606.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,293.91/25,944.51 = 5,606.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,293.91x = 25,944.51 × 5,606.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,293.91x = 145,450,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,450,630.85/17,293.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.51

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