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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,627.21, 26,444.73 and 5,940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,627.21, 26,444.73 and 5,940.13 is: 8,911.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,627.21 : 26,444.73 = 5,940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,627.21/26,444.73 = 5,940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,627.21x = 26,444.73 × 5,940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,627.21x = 157,085,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,085,134.01/17,627.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,911.51

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