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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.07, 26,377.99 and 5,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.07, 26,377.99 and 5,417.24 is: 8,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.07 : 26,377.99 = 5,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.07/26,377.99 = 5,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.07x = 26,377.99 × 5,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.07x = 142,895,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,895,876.35/17,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,122.74

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