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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,575.56, 26,359.38 and 5,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,575.56, 26,359.38 and 5,095.62 is: 7,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,575.56 : 26,359.38 = 5,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,575.56/26,359.38 = 5,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,575.56x = 26,359.38 × 5,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,575.56x = 134,317,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,317,383.92/17,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.28

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