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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.35, 26,209.78 and 5,787.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.35, 26,209.78 and 5,787.05 is: 8,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.35 : 26,209.78 = 5,787.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.35/26,209.78 = 5,787.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.35x = 26,209.78 × 5,787.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.35x = 151,677,307.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,677,307.35/17,475.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.50

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