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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,650.13, 26,477.66 and 5,171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,650.13, 26,477.66 and 5,171.04 is: 7,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,650.13 : 26,477.66 = 5,171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,650.13/26,477.66 = 5,171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,650.13x = 26,477.66 × 5,171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,650.13x = 136,917,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,917,051.89/17,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,757.29

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