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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.62, 25,973.46 and 5,467.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.62, 25,973.46 and 5,467.22 is: 8,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.62 : 25,973.46 = 5,467.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.62/25,973.46 = 5,467.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.62x = 25,973.46 × 5,467.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.62x = 142,002,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,002,619.98/17,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.73

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