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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,565.54, 26,352.87 and 5,086.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,565.54, 26,352.87 and 5,086.62 is: 7,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,565.54 : 26,352.87 = 5,086.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,565.54/26,352.87 = 5,086.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,565.54x = 26,352.87 × 5,086.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,565.54x = 134,047,035.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,047,035.60/17,565.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,631.25

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