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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.06, 25,997.10 and 5,639.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.06, 25,997.10 and 5,639.14 is: 8,459.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.06 : 25,997.10 = 5,639.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.06/25,997.10 = 5,639.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.06x = 25,997.10 × 5,639.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.06x = 146,601,286.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,601,286.49/17,329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,459.85

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