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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,296.70, 25,942.32 and 5,607.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,296.70, 25,942.32 and 5,607.19 is: 8,409.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,296.70 : 25,942.32 = 5,607.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,296.70/25,942.32 = 5,607.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,296.70x = 25,942.32 × 5,607.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,296.70x = 145,463,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,463,517.28/17,296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,409.90

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