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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.55, 26,413.05 and 5,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.55, 26,413.05 and 5,127.70 is: 7,692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.55 : 26,413.05 = 5,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.55/26,413.05 = 5,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.55x = 26,413.05 × 5,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.55x = 135,438,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,438,196.49/17,607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,692.05

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