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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,310.62, 25,971.96 and 5,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,310.62, 25,971.96 and 5,466.22 is: 8,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,310.62 : 25,971.96 = 5,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,310.62/25,971.96 = 5,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,310.62x = 25,971.96 × 5,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,310.62x = 141,968,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,968,447.19/17,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.23

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