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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.38, 26,083.17 and 5,703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.38, 26,083.17 and 5,703 is: 8,552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.38 : 26,083.17 = 5,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.38/26,083.17 = 5,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.38x = 26,083.17 × 5,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.38x = 148,752,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,752,318.51/17,392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,552.73

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