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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,381.88, 26,073.62 and 5,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,381.88, 26,073.62 and 5,069.88 is: 7,605.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,381.88 : 26,073.62 = 5,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,381.88/26,073.62 = 5,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,381.88x = 26,073.62 × 5,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,381.88x = 132,190,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,190,006.87/17,381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,605.05

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