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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.93, 26,331.89 and 5,702.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.93, 26,331.89 and 5,702.92 is: 8,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.93 : 26,331.89 = 5,702.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.93/26,331.89 = 5,702.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.93x = 26,331.89 × 5,702.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.93x = 150,168,567.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,168,567.77/17,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,555.18

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