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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.62, 25,975.68 and 5,474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.62, 25,975.68 and 5,474.34 is: 8,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.62 : 25,975.68 = 5,474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.62/25,975.68 = 5,474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.62x = 25,975.68 × 5,474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.62x = 142,199,704.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,199,704.05/17,319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,210.32

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