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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.04, 25,972.14 and 5,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.04, 25,972.14 and 5,629.24 is: 8,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.04 : 25,972.14 = 5,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.04/25,972.14 = 5,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.04x = 25,972.14 × 5,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.04x = 146,203,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,203,409.37/17,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,443.24

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