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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.54, 26,060.97 and 5,683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.54, 26,060.97 and 5,683.87 is: 8,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.54 : 26,060.97 = 5,683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.54/26,060.97 = 5,683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.54x = 26,060.97 × 5,683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.54x = 148,127,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127,165.55/17,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,527.00

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