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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.96, 25,979.28 and 5,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.96, 25,979.28 and 5,004 is: 7,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.96 : 25,979.28 = 5,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.96/25,979.28 = 5,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.96x = 25,979.28 × 5,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.96x = 130,000,317.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,000,317.12/17,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,507.11

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