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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.10, 25,996.97 and 5,644.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.10, 25,996.97 and 5,644.23 is: 8,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.10 : 25,996.97 = 5,644.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.10/25,996.97 = 5,644.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.10x = 25,996.97 × 5,644.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.10x = 146,732,762.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,732,762.86/17,330.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,466.93

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