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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.05, 25,999.90 and 5,487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.05, 25,999.90 and 5,487.45 is: 8,231.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.05 : 25,999.90 = 5,487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.05/25,999.90 = 5,487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.05x = 25,999.90 × 5,487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.05x = 142,673,267.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,673,267.13/17,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,231.76

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