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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,564.97, 26,343.58 and 5,082.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,564.97, 26,343.58 and 5,082.27 is: 7,622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,564.97 : 26,343.58 = 5,082.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,564.97/26,343.58 = 5,082.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,564.97x = 26,343.58 × 5,082.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,564.97x = 133,885,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,885,186.33/17,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,622.28

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