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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.41, 26,046.95 and 5,676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.41, 26,046.95 and 5,676.61 is: 8,515.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.41 : 26,046.95 = 5,676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.41/26,046.95 = 5,676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.41x = 26,046.95 × 5,676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.41x = 147,858,376.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,858,376.84/17,363.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,515.51

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