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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.13, 26,443.35 and 5,148.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.13, 26,443.35 and 5,148.03 is: 7,722.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.13 : 26,443.35 = 5,148.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.13/26,443.35 = 5,148.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.13x = 26,443.35 × 5,148.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.13x = 136,131,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,131,159.10/17,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,722.82

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