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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,583.81, 26,379.56 and 5,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,583.81, 26,379.56 and 5,104 is: 7,657.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,583.81 : 26,379.56 = 5,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,583.81/26,379.56 = 5,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,583.81x = 26,379.56 × 5,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,583.81x = 134,641,274.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,641,274.24/17,583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,657.12

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