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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,573.94, 26,365.01 and 5,094.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,573.94, 26,365.01 and 5,094.23 is: 7,642.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,573.94 : 26,365.01 = 5,094.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,573.94/26,365.01 = 5,094.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,573.94x = 26,365.01 × 5,094.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,573.94x = 134,309,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,309,267.60/17,573.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.52

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