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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.08, 26,033.19 and 5,505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.08, 26,033.19 and 5,505.72 is: 8,261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.08 : 26,033.19 = 5,505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.08/26,033.19 = 5,505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.08x = 26,033.19 × 5,505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.08x = 143,331,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,331,454.85/17,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.14

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