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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,607.82, 26,410.41 and 5,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,607.82, 26,410.41 and 5,127.94 is: 7,691.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,607.82 : 26,410.41 = 5,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,607.82/26,410.41 = 5,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,607.82x = 26,410.41 × 5,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,607.82x = 135,430,997.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,430,997.86/17,607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,691.53

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