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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,585.13, 26,377.69 and 5,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,585.13, 26,377.69 and 5,273.13 is: 7,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,585.13 : 26,377.69 = 5,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,585.13/26,377.69 = 5,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,585.13x = 26,377.69 × 5,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,585.13x = 139,092,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,092,843.40/17,585.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.69

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