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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.45, 25,995.96 and 5,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.45, 25,995.96 and 5,645.59 is: 8,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.45 : 25,995.96 = 5,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.45/25,995.96 = 5,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.45x = 25,995.96 × 5,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.45x = 146,762,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,762,466.83/17,332.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,467.50

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