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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.13, 26,437.69 and 5,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.13, 26,437.69 and 5,313.13 is: 7,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.13 : 26,437.69 = 5,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.13/26,437.69 = 5,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.13x = 26,437.69 × 5,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.13x = 140,466,883.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,466,883.87/17,625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.69

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