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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,670.94, 26,509.65 and 5,825.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,670.94, 26,509.65 and 5,825.41 is: 8,739.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,670.94 : 26,509.65 = 5,825.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,670.94/26,509.65 = 5,825.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,670.94x = 26,509.65 × 5,825.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,670.94x = 154,429,447.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,429,447.66/17,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,739.18

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