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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,588.82, 26,383.96 and 5,108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,588.82, 26,383.96 and 5,108.84 is: 7,663.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,588.82 : 26,383.96 = 5,108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,588.82/26,383.96 = 5,108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,588.82x = 26,383.96 × 5,108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,588.82x = 134,791,430.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,791,430.21/17,588.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.47

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