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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.17, 26,033.99 and 5,512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.17, 26,033.99 and 5,512.74 is: 8,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.17 : 26,033.99 = 5,512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.17/26,033.99 = 5,512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.17x = 26,033.99 × 5,512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.17x = 143,518,492.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,518,492.84/17,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.16

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