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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,592.92, 26,382.99 and 5,109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,592.92, 26,382.99 and 5,109.56 is: 7,662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,592.92 : 26,382.99 = 5,109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,592.92/26,382.99 = 5,109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,592.92x = 26,382.99 × 5,109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,592.92x = 134,805,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,805,470.38/17,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.48

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