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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,644.53, 26,470.85 and 5,164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,644.53, 26,470.85 and 5,164.26 is: 7,747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,644.53 : 26,470.85 = 5,164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,644.53/26,470.85 = 5,164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,644.53x = 26,470.85 × 5,164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,644.53x = 136,702,351.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,702,351.82/17,644.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.58

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