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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.68, 26,009.13 and 5,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.68, 26,009.13 and 5,492.90 is: 8,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.68 : 26,009.13 = 5,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.68/26,009.13 = 5,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.68x = 26,009.13 × 5,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.68x = 142,865,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,865,420.13/17,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,239.69

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