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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,637, 26,455.50 and 5,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,637, 26,455.50 and 5,325 is: 7,987.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,637 : 26,455.50 = 5,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,637/26,455.50 = 5,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,637x = 26,455.50 × 5,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,637x = 140,875,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,875,537.50/17,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,987.50

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