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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.07, 26,348.97 and 5,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.07, 26,348.97 and 5,085.28 is: 7,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.07 : 26,348.97 = 5,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.07/26,348.97 = 5,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.07x = 26,348.97 × 5,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.07x = 133,991,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,991,843.36/17,565.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,628.31

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