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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.11, 25,971.66 and 5,467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.11, 25,971.66 and 5,467.73 is: 8,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.11 : 25,971.66 = 5,467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.11/25,971.66 = 5,467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.11x = 25,971.66 × 5,467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.11x = 142,006,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,006,024.53/17,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,202.70

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