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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.03, 26,504.21 and 5,189.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.03, 26,504.21 and 5,189.55 is: 7,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.03 : 26,504.21 = 5,189.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.03/26,504.21 = 5,189.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.03x = 26,504.21 × 5,189.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.03x = 137,544,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,544,897.06/17,670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,784.08

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