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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.04, 26,049.90 and 5,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.04, 26,049.90 and 5,053 is: 7,580.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.04 : 26,049.90 = 5,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.04/26,049.90 = 5,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.04x = 26,049.90 × 5,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.04x = 131,630,144.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,630,144.70/17,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,580.62

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