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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.67, 26,190.46 and 5,617.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.67, 26,190.46 and 5,617.25 is: 8,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.67 : 26,190.46 = 5,617.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.67/26,190.46 = 5,617.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.67x = 26,190.46 × 5,617.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.67x = 147,118,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,118,335.72/17,465.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.29

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