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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.54, 26,059.47 and 5,682.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.54, 26,059.47 and 5,682.87 is: 8,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.54 : 26,059.47 = 5,682.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.54/26,059.47 = 5,682.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.54x = 26,059.47 × 5,682.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.54x = 148,092,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,092,580.28/17,370.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,525.50

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