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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.11, 26,201.76 and 5,778.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.11, 26,201.76 and 5,778.25 is: 8,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.11 : 26,201.76 = 5,778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.11/26,201.76 = 5,778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.11x = 26,201.76 × 5,778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.11x = 151,400,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,400,319.72/17,465.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,668.73

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