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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,525.62, 26,278.71 and 5,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,525.62, 26,278.71 and 5,832.46 is: 8,745.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,525.62 : 26,278.71 = 5,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,525.62/26,278.71 = 5,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,525.62x = 26,278.71 × 5,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,525.62x = 153,269,524.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,269,524.93/17,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,745.46

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