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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,427.96, 26,145.99 and 5,741.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,427.96, 26,145.99 and 5,741.28 is: 8,613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,427.96 : 26,145.99 = 5,741.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,427.96/26,145.99 = 5,741.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,427.96x = 26,145.99 × 5,741.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,427.96x = 150,111,449.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,111,449.47/17,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.25

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