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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.77, 26,029.72 and 5,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.77, 26,029.72 and 5,503.41 is: 8,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.77 : 26,029.72 = 5,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.77/26,029.72 = 5,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.77x = 26,029.72 × 5,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.77x = 143,252,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,252,228.22/17,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,257.67

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