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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.63, 26,023.66 and 5,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.63, 26,023.66 and 5,036.63 is: 7,555.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.63 : 26,023.66 = 5,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.63/26,023.66 = 5,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.63x = 26,023.66 × 5,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.63x = 131,071,416.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,071,416.55/17,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,555.15

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