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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.16, 26,048.40 and 5,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.16, 26,048.40 and 5,673.28 is: 8,510.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.16 : 26,048.40 = 5,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.16/26,048.40 = 5,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.16x = 26,048.40 × 5,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.16x = 147,779,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779,866.75/17,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,510.63

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