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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,554, 87,833.43 and 17,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58,554, 87,833.43 and 17,001 is: 25,502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58,554 : 87,833.43 = 17,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58,554/87,833.43 = 17,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58,554x = 87,833.43 × 17,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58,554x = 1,493,256,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,256,143.43/58,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,502.21

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