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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.13, 26,337.72 and 5,872.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.13, 26,337.72 and 5,872.61 is: 8,807.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.13 : 26,337.72 = 5,872.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.13/26,337.72 = 5,872.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.13x = 26,337.72 × 5,872.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.13x = 154,671,157.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,671,157.85/17,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.08

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