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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,429.72, 26,144.91 and 5,743.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,429.72, 26,144.91 and 5,743.04 is: 8,614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,429.72 : 26,144.91 = 5,743.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,429.72/26,144.91 = 5,743.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,429.72x = 26,144.91 × 5,743.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,429.72x = 150,151,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,151,133.20/17,429.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,614.66

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