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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627, 26,440.52 and 5,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627, 26,440.52 and 5,315 is: 7,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627 : 26,440.52 = 5,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627/26,440.52 = 5,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627x = 26,440.52 × 5,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627x = 140,531,363.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,531,363.80/17,627
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.51

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