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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.08, 26,438.36 and 5,779.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.08, 26,438.36 and 5,779.53 is: 8,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.08 : 26,438.36 = 5,779.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.08/26,438.36 = 5,779.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.08x = 26,438.36 × 5,779.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.08x = 152,801,265.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,801,265.87/17,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,669.54

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