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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.63, 26,437.96 and 5,774.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.63, 26,437.96 and 5,774.87 is: 8,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.63 : 26,437.96 = 5,774.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.63/26,437.96 = 5,774.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.63x = 26,437.96 × 5,774.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.63x = 152,675,781.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,675,781.02/17,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,663.13

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