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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.42, 26,415.46 and 5,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.42, 26,415.46 and 5,127.55 is: 7,692.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.42 : 26,415.46 = 5,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.42/26,415.46 = 5,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.42x = 26,415.46 × 5,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.42x = 135,446,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,446,591.92/17,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.59

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