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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.15, 26,493.71 and 5,183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.15, 26,493.71 and 5,183.06 is: 7,772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.15 : 26,493.71 = 5,183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.15/26,493.71 = 5,183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.15x = 26,493.71 × 5,183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.15x = 137,318,330.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,318,330.17/17,666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,772.97

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