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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.87, 26,317.31 and 5,066.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.87, 26,317.31 and 5,066.69 is: 7,600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.87 : 26,317.31 = 5,066.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.87/26,317.31 = 5,066.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.87x = 26,317.31 × 5,066.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.87x = 133,341,494.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,341,494.48/17,544.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.03

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