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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,662.73, 26,497.98 and 5,816.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,662.73, 26,497.98 and 5,816.01 is: 8,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,662.73 : 26,497.98 = 5,816.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,662.73/26,497.98 = 5,816.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,662.73x = 26,497.98 × 5,816.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,662.73x = 154,112,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,112,516.66/17,662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,725.30

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