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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,319.96, 25,983.78 and 5,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,319.96, 25,983.78 and 5,007 is: 7,511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,319.96 : 25,983.78 = 5,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,319.96/25,983.78 = 5,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,319.96x = 25,983.78 × 5,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,319.96x = 130,100,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,100,786.46/17,319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,511.61

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