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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,625.21, 26,441.73 and 5,938.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,625.21, 26,441.73 and 5,938.13 is: 8,908.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,625.21 : 26,441.73 = 5,938.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,625.21/26,441.73 = 5,938.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,625.21x = 26,441.73 × 5,938.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,625.21x = 157,014,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,014,297.96/17,625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,908.51

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