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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.64, 26,411.52 and 5,295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.64, 26,411.52 and 5,295.64 is: 7,943.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.64 : 26,411.52 = 5,295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.64/26,411.52 = 5,295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.64x = 26,411.52 × 5,295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.64x = 139,865,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,865,901.77/17,607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.48

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