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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.80, 26,039.52 and 5,053.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.80, 26,039.52 and 5,053.76 is: 7,578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.80 : 26,039.52 = 5,053.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.80/26,039.52 = 5,053.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.80x = 26,039.52 × 5,053.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.80x = 131,597,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,597,484.60/17,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,578.40

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