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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.91, 26,015.46 and 5,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.91, 26,015.46 and 5,654.13 is: 8,482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.91 : 26,015.46 = 5,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.91/26,015.46 = 5,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.91x = 26,015.46 × 5,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.91x = 147,094,792.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,094,792.85/17,340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,482.53

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