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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.34, 26,072.34 and 5,694.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.34, 26,072.34 and 5,694.48 is: 8,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.34 : 26,072.34 = 5,694.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.34/26,072.34 = 5,694.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.34x = 26,072.34 × 5,694.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.34x = 148,468,418.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468,418.68/17,380.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,542.32

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