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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,603, 26,404.50 and 5,291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,603, 26,404.50 and 5,291 is: 7,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,603 : 26,404.50 = 5,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,603/26,404.50 = 5,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,603x = 26,404.50 × 5,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,603x = 139,706,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,706,209.50/17,603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.50

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